Posted at 11:23 a.m., Thursday, June 30, 2005
Shark warning issued in Big Island's Honokohau Harbor
Advertiser Staff
KONA COAST, HAWAI'I ISLAND- The Department of Land and Natural Resources has received reports of sharks being sighted in Honokohau Harbor on the island of Hawai'i and is alerting the public that they should refrain from entering the water for swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving in the area because of the heightened threat of shark encounters.A news release stated that swimming in small boat harbors as well as around boat ramps is prohibited.
Fish remains discarded at near shore and harbor entrance areas attract sharks.
The release said this practice violates rules pertaining to Hawai'i's harbors.
