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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Monday, October 19, 2009

Shark sighting closes beach in Poipu area

Advertiser Staff

A shark sighting closed a portion of Poipu Beach on Kauai yesterday fronting the Marriott Waiohi Beach Resort, officials said.

Lifeguards closed the beach after a diver spotted the 8-foot grey shark at 2:45 p.m., county officials said.
The Waiohai portion of the beach remained closed through the remainder of the day, officials said.