Man reports shark attack
HANALEI — Hanalei Bay was closed to swimming after a man reported he was attacked by a shark Thursday afternoon. A Minnesota tourist who had been surfing said he was paddling to shore near the Hanalei Pier about 2 p.m. when he was bitten by what he believed was a shark. Although officials did not see the shark, lifeguards noted the man suffered lacerations to his hands. The man was treated by lifeguards on scene and opted to drive himself to seek medical treatment. As a safety precaution, lifeguards posted “Shark Sighted” and “No Swimming” signs along the beach and are roving the shoreline to warn beachgoers to stay out of the water until further notice. The state Department of Land and Natural Resources was notified of the incident. Lifeguards will reassess the water Friday morning to determine if it is safe for swimming. One person at the scene said a lifeguard told people to leave the water and put up “Shark Sighted” signs. About an hour later, many people, including children, were back in the water despite the
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