What you need to know about sharks in Hawaii after two recent incidents on Maui and two on Kauai.
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What you need to know about sharks in Hawaii after two recent incidents on Maui and two on Kauai.
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We swam at Lydgate today despite the posted warning. I think it was bigger than 2 feet, but not more than 3. It swam very near me and was a cool experience. I hope it gets trapped and released, though, because there is little long term food supply in the pond for a growing shark.
CINDYS…. Silly silly girl! Glad you have all your appendages still in tact!
Bad choice. Glad a lifeguard didn’t have to risk their limbs for your poor decision. Shame.
Aloha BOH and thank you for a great blog. Do you use Sharkbanz? Do you know anyone who does? I’ve read great reviews and watched impressive videos. Mahalo
Hi Tom.
No we have never used them, and don’t know if they work or not. Interesting stuff though.
Aloha.
Ironically the first year I wore a shark deterrent in my ankle, this past summer…was the first test I saw a shark at Honolua Bay in Maui. It was awesome.
Over many years of snorkeling, I’ve seen sharks a few times. Mostly on Maui and twice on the Big Island. They were black and white tip reef sharks and a few hammer heads, those sharks are not all that aggressive however, a tiger shark is a different kind of animal. Most people get bitten because they don’t know the shark is there and it’s not a good idea to do a lot of splashing around.
Aloha Guys
Gives new meaning to the song “Baby Shark”!
I’ve surfed and snorkeled extensively around Kauai and never seen a shark. Obviously they’re there, but I’ve never seen one. I’ve also surfed extensively in Tahiti and snorkeled in several sites in Micronesia and seen some there, but never had any problems. Sharks are elegant and fascinating animals, who unfortunately are rapidly being depleted from our oceans. They worthy of our respect and protection.
“Sharks only bite when you touch their private parts…”
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Mahalo Rob and Jeff for the amazing reporting.
Aloha and stay blessed 🌺
Hi Pam.
LOL. Thanks.
Aloha.
While not Hawaii, we saw and snorkeled with quite a few sharks in the Galapagos. Including some big Hammerheads. While snorkeling the last day I had something yank on my flipper. Scared me a bunch and my first thought was “shark”. Turns out to was a seal lion as I was paying too much attention to his buddies and not him. I actually had him bite it again, from in front, so I could see and photograph it.
After numerous trips to the islands and never taking a snorkel cruise boat, I finally broke down and went with a friend. The boat took us to deep water over some caves which upon sighting them under water I commented they looked like a great hideout for sharks. A few minutes later I could hear the people on the boat yelling and motioning for me to return to the boat. What a waste of money, I thought, since we had only snorkled for like 10 minutes. So begrudgingly I slowly made my way back to the boat. As they yanked me up the swim steps they yelled ” Didn’t you see all the sharks?” I turned and looked back where I had just been leisurely swimming and saw 3 or 4 fins and the outline of a dark, ominous presence just below the surface. So grateful to not have seen them which likely would have caused me to panic and splash around. Surely a dinner bell for these predators. I now snorkle in shallow water exclusively. Lol
Once snorkeled at Kee Beach in Kauai and spotted to barracuda resting on the sea floor. I hurriedly “tiptoed” with a very quiet breaststroke away from these flesh shredders. Scary!
Why? Did you have on shiny jewelry or something to attract it to you?
ALOHA!
Rob is no doubt cool under pressure— I would have Flipped Out if something or someone grabbed my foot while swimming in the ocean, LOL.
You guys are The Best!! Mahalo for keeping us informed of the ever-changing Covid rules affecting our beloved Hawaii!
Hi Lisa.
Thanks for your nice words and comments.
Aloha.