Shark sighting closes beach in Poipu area
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.