Posted at 10:24 a.m., Friday, December 23, 2005
Maui beaches reopened after attack
Advertiser Staff
KIHEI, Maui — All South Maui beaches were reopened at 7:30 a.m. today following two days of shark sightings.On Wednesday, a swimmer was attacked by a tiger shark off Keawakapu Beach. Jonathan Genant, 29, of San Diego, lost the pinkie finger on his left hand and part of his ring finger in the attack.
A 10- to 12-foot shark was spotted in the area shortly after the incident.
Yesterday, a Maui Fire Department helicopter spotted an 8-foot tiger shark about 200 yards off Kama'ole Beach Park II, prompting officials to close several popular beaches.
No sharks were spotted during this morning's check of nearshore waters.
