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For Immediate Release: June 20, 2005
DLNR Posts Shark Warning Signs From Honolua Bay To Fleming's Beach
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| KAHULUI — Department of Land
and Natural Resources (DLNR) is warning the public to stay out of the
ocean from Honolua Bay to Fleming’s beach, Maui, after receiving a
report from a member of the public that sharks were seen in the
Honolua-Mokuleia Marine Life Conservation District, West Maui.
“Late yesterday afternoon we responded to this call. Our investigations found dozens of dead or dying akule in Honolua Bay. Several sharks — including at least one large tiger shark — were observed feeding on the fish. We posted shark warning signs along the shoreline, from Mokuleia to Fleming's beach, to warn the public not to enter the water,” Peter Young, DLNR chairperson, said. “This morning, our enforcement and aquatic resources personnel returned to evaluate the situation. They observed several large sharks still feeding on dead fish,” Young said. “The presence of dead fish will continue to attract sharks to the area for the next several days. We strongly urge the public to refrain from swimming or snorkeling in Honolua and Mokuleia bays, and at Fleming’s beach until we have determined that sharks are no longer in the area,” he said. DLNR enforcement officers, along with Maui County lifeguards, will continue to keep beachgoers out of the water to ensure their safety, and will monitor the situation. The cause of the fish kill is currently under review by DLNR. # # # Russell Sparks |
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