HAENA — A no swimming and ocean activities advisory was issued for Haena Beach Park and Makua Beach area after a tiger shark was spotted in the water off Haena on Monday afternoon.
HAENA — A no swimming and ocean activities advisory was issued for Haena Beach Park and Makua Beach area after a tiger shark was spotted in the water off Haena on Monday afternoon.
Ocean Safety Bureau officials said the tiger shark was approximately 10 feet in length. As a precaution, officials posted warning signs and will continue to monitor the area.
“Lifeguards will reassess the area on Tuesday,” the Ocean Safety Bureau said in a report on the issue. “If there are no other sightings, Haena will reopen to ocean activities at noon on Tuesday. Updates will be provided if more information becomes available.”
People are encouraged to speak to a County of Kauai lifeguard for up-to-date information about ocean conditions or call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984.
