HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR100819KealiaBeachclosedtoswimmingduetosharksightingTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
C OF
News Release
For Immediate Release: October 8, 2019
KAUA`I FIRE DEPARTMENT
KILIPAKI VAUGHAN, DEPUTY CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-4980
Fax (808) 241-6508
Kealia Beach closed to swimming due to shark sighting
KEALIA — Ocean Safety officials have closed Kealia beach to swimming until further
notice due to a shark sighting.
Shortly before 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, beachgoers reported seeing two sharks near the
shoreline along the north -end of the beach. Upon response, lifeguards spotted a roughly eight -
foot grey reef shark in the water.
As a safety precaution, Ocean Safety officials have closed Kealia Beach to swimming
until further notice and signs have been posted to warn all beachgoers of the shark sighting.
The beach will remain closed until at least Wednesday when lifeguards will reassess if it
can be reopened.
For up-to-date information about ocean conditions and ocean safety, please speak to a
county lifeguard at any lifeguard station, visit www.hawaiibeachsafetV.com, or call the Ocean
Safety Bureau at 241-4984.