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DEREK S.Ok. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: November 5, 2025
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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL GIBSON – CHIEF
(808) 241-4980
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Officials advise no swimming, ocean actions at Po‘ipū Beach as a result of
shark sighting
POʻIPŪ – Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau officers are advising no swimming or different ocean actions at Po‘ipū Beach as a result of a shark sighting.
OSB officers report {that a} 3- to 4- foot reef shark was sighted at Po‘ipū Beach in the present day, November 5, at roughly 4:50 p.m. No accidents have been reported.
As a security precaution, OSB officers have posted warning indicators and can proceed to observe the realm.
Lifeguards will reassess the realm later this night. If there aren’t any different sightings, the seaside will reopen to ocean actions Thursday, November 6. Updates will likely be offered if extra info turns into obtainable.
For up-to-date details about Kaua‘i ocean circumstances and ocean security, please communicate to a county lifeguard at any lifeguard station or name the Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984.
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Media Contact:
If you’re a member of the media with an inquiry for the County of Kaua‘i, its departments or representatives, please electronic mail the County of Kaua‘i’s Communications Team at [email protected] to make sure a well timed response to your request. Mahalo!
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