Published on November 11, 2025
KEĀLIA – Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau officials are advising no swimming or other ocean activities at Keālia Beach due to a shark sighting.
OSB officials report that a 8- foot tiger shark was sighted at Keālia Beach today, November 11, at approximately 3 p.m. No injuries were reported.
As a safety precaution, OSB officials have posted warning signs and will continue to monitor the area.
Lifeguards will reassess the area later this evening. If there are no other sightings, the beach will reopen to ocean activities at 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 12. Updates will be provided if more information becomes available.
For up-to-date information about Kaua‘i ocean conditions and ocean safety, please speak to a county lifeguard at any lifeguard station or call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984.
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