Hanalei Bay reopened

HANALEI — Ocean Safety officials announced this morning that Hanalei Bay is now open again for swimming, according to a Kaua‘i County announcement. It had been closed since Monday afternoon due to shark sightings.

Lifeguard had reported sighting two large sharks roughly a hundred feet from shore fronting a surf spot known as “Pine Trees.” ‘No Swimming’ signs were posted and the public was advised to stay out of the water until this morning.

For updates visit www.kauaiexplorer.com or call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 241-4984.