4 thoughts on “Updated: Shark Attack Closes Hanalei Bay Kauai”
Sheryl B
We have been making the trip nearly every year for more than 35 years, and some years we came twice. Sadly, as we were looking at the taxes and fees of the condo we had reserved months ago, the cost of the rental car, the airfare, the cost of gas and food, and then add in the new cost of hourly outrageous parking fees in downtown Kona, the parking fees for the BI beaches, the “how to act” videos and growing anti-visitor sentiment we decided to cancel our Feb. trip. Instead we booked a 14 day South Caribbean Cruise for less than half the cost, and where tourists are welcomed. Maybe Hawaii officials will realize that just because visitors can afford the price doesn’t mean they will put up with being taken advantage of.
I noticed you mentioned don’t wear shiny jewelry or bright clothes. What are you supposed to do leave that expensive diamond ring and Rolex watch behind on a beach towel so someone can just steal it when they see you go in the water. Don’t wear bright clothing but what dark clothing so you look like a baby seal to a shark? Two shark attacks in one month. Sure some locals aren’t chumming the waters at night just to keep tourists off the beaches.
We have been making the trip nearly every year for more than 35 years, and some years we came twice. Sadly, as we were looking at the taxes and fees of the condo we had reserved months ago, the cost of the rental car, the airfare, the cost of gas and food, and then add in the new cost of hourly outrageous parking fees in downtown Kona, the parking fees for the BI beaches, the “how to act” videos and growing anti-visitor sentiment we decided to cancel our Feb. trip. Instead we booked a 14 day South Caribbean Cruise for less than half the cost, and where tourists are welcomed. Maybe Hawaii officials will realize that just because visitors can afford the price doesn’t mean they will put up with being taken advantage of.
Hi Sheryl.
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I noticed you mentioned don’t wear shiny jewelry or bright clothes. What are you supposed to do leave that expensive diamond ring and Rolex watch behind on a beach towel so someone can just steal it when they see you go in the water. Don’t wear bright clothing but what dark clothing so you look like a baby seal to a shark? Two shark attacks in one month. Sure some locals aren’t chumming the waters at night just to keep tourists off the beaches.
@Don… Now that’s funny… chumming the waters. LOL. And don’t bring your diamond ring or Rolex to the beach to begin with!