08-20-19 Shark bite

By Alan Richmond | Published: August 20, 2019

Hawaii Police Department
Kona Patrol, Area II
Lieutenant Akira Edmoundson
Phone: (808) 326-4646 ext. 253
Report No. 19-065946

 

 

Media Release

On (August 20) at approximately 8:00 a.m., a 27-year-old female reported that she was bitten by a shark while swimming in waters off of Napoopoo Park in Kealakekua Bay. She received injuries to her lower back and right hip area and was transported to the Kona Community Hospital where she received treatment. She was reported to be in good health and is expected to be released.

The shark was described by a witness as having a grey tip. It’s size and the type of shark is currently unknown. Swimmers are being advised to avoid the area of Kealakekua Bay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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