NR 11-11-25 (Officials advise no swimming, ocean activities at Hanalei Bay due to shark sighting)

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County of Kaua'i, State of Hawaii

*DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, *MAYOR
**REIKO MATSUYAMA**, MANAGING DIRECTOR






*News Release*

For Immediate Release: November 11, 2025






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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I

KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT

MICHAEL GIBSON - CHIEF

(808) 241-4980



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*Officials advise no swimming, ocean activities at Hanalei Bay due to*

*shark sighting*

HANALEI – Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau officials are advising no swimming or other ocean activities at Hanalei Bay due to a shark sighting.

OSB officials report that a 8-foot shark was sighted in Hanalei Bay today, November 11, at approximately 5 p.m. No injuries were reported.

As a safety precaution, OSB officials have posted warning signs and will continue to monitor the area.

Lifeguards will reassess the area later this evening. If there are no other sightings, the beach will reopen to ocean activities at 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 12. Updates will be provided if more information becomes available.

For up-to-date information about Kaua‘i ocean conditions and ocean safety, please speak to a county lifeguard at any lifeguard station or call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984.

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