Hawaii - SHARK ATTACK
 

Teen-ager attacked by large shark. Foot bitten off. Beaches closed. Link:<BR><BR>http://www.thehawaiichannel.com/hon/...25-190306.html

Oh stop with the the shark alarmism already. It's not even summer yet. This stuff usually doesn't get going until June.<BR>Going into the ocean? <BR>Guess what?<BR>There are big animals there and riptides and lightning strikes and swimming cramps that occur with regularity, and anyone venturing into the water must accept certain risks.<BR>Same as driving on the interstates and eating at restaurant buffets.

Oh, I don't know, Chicken, maybe its that for some strange reason the thought of dying in a 2 second long interstate crach or a one second long lightning is not quite as bad AS BEING EATEN ALIVE BY A LARGE ANIMAL.

One thing to take away from that article that Teo left us with is that this kid was swimming in murky water a definate no no for anyone that Knows Hawaii waters or any waters with a habitat of sharks nearby. <BR><BR>It had been raining alot in Kauai and strong kona winds helped create this dangerous environment. There were only 5 people in the water at 12pm and this boy was the furthest out at about 150 yards. It is not like the situation in Florida last summer where it was a sunny day and the boy was only 30 yards from shore as most of us are when we swim. Just something to remember. <BR><BR>Anybody know if Poipu beach is reef protected further in?

Must be nice to be so blase, Chicken. "There are big animals so get over it", and yah Patty, it was his fault, what a jerk. He should have known better. Are you both Tin men?

youpeople no one is blaming here just trying to add perspective. I felt better knowing it was murky water and there was a sign. Also wanted to point out this sign to people who might not know it and plan travel to Hawaii.

That Hawaii is just no damn good. Save your money and go to Tennessee for the same type of people and scenery.

RED ALERT:<BR>warning to all tourists, there was a shooting in Merced California yesterday.<BR>A Sherriff's Deputy killed 4 kids then committed suicide.<BR>PLEASE stay away from California.<BR>And especially avoid all Shrriff's Deputies.<BR>You just can't be too careful these days.

Colin and Hoola we don't need your added irony people who are freightened enough to stay away would never get on that big bad airplane to go anywhere anyway. It's not enough that noone else on the forum is responding? All you are doing is taking this post up to the top

hoola-<BR><BR>Did you just compare Hawaii to Tennessee? C'mon. Tell me you're joking. Tell me you're just trying to get a rise out of some people. Tell me someone paid you to say that. Tell me something, anything. Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places on this earth.

hoola-<BR><BR>Did you just compare Hawaii to Tennessee? C'mon. Tell me you're joking. Tell me you're just trying to get a rise out of some people. Tell me someone paid you to say that. Tell me something, anything. Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places on this earth.

Tennessee is beautiful...no doubt, but it is NO Hawaii.<BR><BR>I have not been to Hawaii yet, but as from what I can see...there is NO comparison.<BR><BR>Hawaii looks lush, tropical, etc.<BR><BR>Tennessee is full of mountains, but the southern kind of mountains...not the Hawaiin kind.<BR><BR>My mother in law lives in Tennessee and I love to visit her. I'm just trying to talk my husband in to the loooonnngg flight to Hawaii.<BR><BR>Both im sure are very beautiful...but STILL....NO COMPARRISON!!

Isn't the beach that this happened on near a lot of big hotels like the Sheraton and the Hyatt among others?<BR><BR>Would anyone suggest that I change my reservations from the Hyatt to another place due to this? We really want to swim but I'm not going to go in the water in Kauai if there is danger of a shark attack.

Wow are folks really that chicken over shark attacks. I do a lot of diving and when I looked at "shark attack" statistics Hawaii is so unbelievably low compare to places like Florida etc. The chance of getting bitten is very small given the tropical location. Pay attention to your surroundings but don't let fear own you.

Not only is Hawaii beautiful, but tasty too! I just love those chubby, slightly browned tourists, especially the Tenessee natives. I was going to wait a few months, but we're very hungry. Let the shark, er, I mean tourist season begin!

You know guys, we had no idea that Tennessee was different from Hawaii. Tee Hee.

Everyone should be aware of the possible<BR>risks of swimming in the ocean. A little<BR>girl was only knee deep in the waters off Cocoa beach a few days ago and she was bitten by a shark, thank God she survived. She required surgery and is in the hospital. I vacationed in Cocoa<BR>Beach a couple of years ago and a local<BR>who flys over the beach said " If you guys knew what was near your legs in the water you would never go back in". No<BR>problem with having fun "Just be aware fo the possibilities".<BR><BR><BR><BR>

Chicken Little: "Shark Alarmism"??? Bet you can't say that three times real fast!

One time I was swimming, and I thought I felt a pinch on my leg. Man, did I run like heck. I thought for sure I was a goner. I was so relieved to see my older brother grinning when I finally got out of the pool.

Good one John. Thanks for the laugh!

Time to haul out my "Bite Me' tee - looks like it's beach action again this year. It will take them time to get from HI to the eats coast, so no sweat yet. Hey why not ban transit thru the Canal?

In the interest of safety, here are my top 10 things not to do if you don't wish to get munched on by a shark:<BR>1) Do not swim in a chum slick.<BR>2) Do not swim with chum in ones pants.<BR>3) Do not wear a 'Bite Me' shirt in the open water-- sharks have wonderous eyesight.<BR>4) If it has been raining, do not carry an umbrella into the water. Sharks hate the rain and will flock to shelter, and they are always hungry.<BR>5) Try to swim near the center of your pod, sharks will be more likely to pick off people on the outskirts.<BR>6) Do not go swimming or fishing with Roy Schieder, Robert Shaw, or Richard Dreyfuss. These people attract killer sharks, trust me.<BR>7) Do not go swimming if anybody has a video camera out.... shark attacks always seem to get caught on tape. You don't want to be part of Fox's 'When good man-eating sharks go bad part VI' do you?<BR>8) If you see a feeding frenzy going on, don't swim into the middle to get a closer look.<BR>9) Avoid swimming with ill-tempered carp with 'lasers' on their heads-- they can be as dangerous as a shark.<BR>10) Stay out of the water.

What are sharks doing in the water, they don't belong there.

Has anyone ever seen that episode of Jackass on MTV where the guy straps bloody fish to his waist, wearing only a leopard skin thong swimsuit, and goes swimming in shark-infested waters??<BR><BR>They do some funny and dangerous stuff on that show but that one absolutely blew me away. No cages, mirrors or tricks. That guy had to be a crackhead.

Dear What Beach, <BR>Yes this is the beach not too far from the Sheraton Kauai, a bit further from the Hyatt, maybe a mile or more. Actually, I was swimming at this very beach about a month ago. Who would have guessed? Sure, everyone worries about sharks, but in reality I think you have more chance of getting hit by lightening, and that is pretty slim. I won't let this stop me from going in the water. Everyone has to decide that for themselves. Right?

Gee, I wonder if the last million people who swam in those waters feel like they just missed a brush with fate.<BR>Who'd a thunk it?<BR>One out of every million swimmers gets attacked.<BR>Heck, they ought to just ban all swimming everywhere in Hawaii, I say.<BR>People could get hurt!

Funny enough, Tennessee and Hawaii are 2 of my most favorite places. I love Hawaii and would live there in a heart beat. But Tennessee beautiful too. They both offer nature at its best.

Sue the bastards! There should be signs posted all along the coast warning swimmers that there's the possibility that they can either be chomped on by a shark or...drown. The state of Hawaii is guilty of gross negligence. It has the duty to warn tourists that oceans do pose a danger!

John, loved your list! My laugh for the day!

speaking of which, heres a link to electronic shark repellent, I kid you not...<BR><BR>http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/Science/Animal_News/

A stronger repellent is to stay out of murky water here is the boys account of how he got away from the shark.<BR><BR>http://starbulletin.com/2002/03/27/news/

from the second article in link Terry provided."There were two ocean conditions Monday that usually mean a greater risk for sharks.One was murky water due to the heavy rains; the other was a freshwater stream nearby."<BR>

No, no, sharks love a good joke - that "bite me" tee would send them into convulsions, thus affording you an excellent opportunity to swim to Capt. K's for a dance, or Woodys for poppers. Beware sharks are known to frequent that type of hot spot.

Interesting article Terry. What a brave kid. Good to know that you can be mindful of signs in nature. Never would have guest you could read an environment ripe for something like a Shark attack.

Tennessee/Hawaii -- The areas with waterfalls on the road to Hana on Maui DO, in fact, greatly resemble waterfalls and similar areas in the summer in the Smoky Mountains and Stone Door and Fiery Gizzard mountain areas of Tennessee. No kidding.

A couple of years ago Time magazine stated that based on the data you are more likely to be bit by a celebrity than by a shark. Sort of puts the whole thing in perspective.

Time magazine say anything about being bit by a celebrity boxer?

Well, with my luck when we go to Kauai in October the sharks will be hibernating or migrating. Poooh. If there aren't any sharks, can I pick the celebrity I get bitten by? I pick Harrison Ford.

I pick him too.<BR>Think he'd bite me if I asked?