Honolulu Ocean Safety shut down swimming at Laniakea Beach on Saturday afternoon after lifeguards spotted a roughly 4-foot shark cruising close to shore. Warning signs went up, people were told to stay on the sand, and crews kept a close eye on the water at one of the North Shore’s busiest turtle-viewing spots.
Officials’ alert and response
According to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Ocean Safety issued the shark warning at 4:22 p.m. Saturday and described the animal as about 4 feet long. The paper reports that lifeguards posted shark-warning signs along the shoreline and urged anyone who sees a shark to notify Ocean Safety personnel or call 911. Ocean Safety stayed on scene while personnel watched the area and told beachgoers to check in with…..