Ocean Safety Bureau Officials advise no swimming at Hāʻena Beach Park

Published on October 20, 2026

HĀʻENA – Kauaʻi Ocean Safety Bureau officials are advising no swimming or other ocean activities at Hāʻena Beach Park until further notice due to a shark sighting.

OSB officials report that an 8-foot shark was sighted at Hāʻena Beach Park today, Oct. 20, at 8:45 a.m. No injuries were reported.

As a safety precaution, lifeguards have posted warning signs and will continue to monitor the area.

Lifeguards will reassess the area Wednesday morning, Oct. 21. Updates will be provided if more information becomes available.

For up-to-date information about Kauaʻi ocean conditions and ocean safety, please speak to a county lifeguard at any lifeguard station, call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984, or visit https://safebeachday.com/county/kauai/.

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