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

Sighting of 8-foot shark closes popular Kauai beach

Advertiser Staff

A shark sighting closed a portion of Poipu Beach on Kaua'i yesterday in front of the Marriott Waiohi Beach Resort.

Lifeguards closed the beach after a diver spotted an 8-foot gray shark at 2:45 p.m. yesterday, county officials said.

The Waiohai portion of the beach remained closed throughout the day.