HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR060121KFDDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: June 1, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
STEVEN R. GOBLE, CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
Officials advise no swimming at Po‘ipū Beach due to shark sighting
PO‘IPŪ – Ocean Safety Bureau officials advise no swimming at Po‘ipū Beach Park until
further notice due to a shark sighting.
OSB officials report that a possible 6-to-8 foot shark was sighted at Nukumoi Point at
Po‘ipū Beach Park.
As a safety precaution, Ocean Safety officials have posted warning signs and are
monitoring the area.
Lifeguards will reassess the area on Wednesday.
Updates will be provided when more information becomes available.
For updates, please speak to a county lifeguard or call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 241-
4984.
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