Beachgoers at Electric Beach got an uninvited visitor Monday when lifeguards spotted an estimated 10-foot shark cruising about 50 to 100 yards offshore, prompting warning signs along the shoreline. Honolulu Ocean Safety said the shark did not display aggressive behavior, but lifeguards still cleared the immediate area and urged visitors to stay tuned in to posted warnings and ocean conditions. There were no reports of injuries, and officials reminded the public to call 911 in an emergency.
What lifeguards reported
Honolulu Ocean Safety confirmed the sighting and ordered warning signs posted along Kahe Point Beach Park, better known to locals as Electric Beach, according to KITV. The agency told the station the shark was seen roughly 50 to 100 yards from shore and estimated to be about 10 feet long, and officials did not identify the species. Lifeguards are patrolling the area and advising beachgoers to check in with them before heading into the water.
Electric Beach’s history of sightings
Electric Beach is a popular snorkeling spot that regularly draws marine life, including the occasional shark, in part because…..