Sharks in Hawaii?
 

Something I was curious about. Haven't read anything at all about any sharks in Hawaii. With the recent shark attacks they've had in Florida, I was wondering if there is any concern about that in Hawaii. <BR>

I read in March about a Shark sighting in Hanalei, Kauai. It is usually only a problem when fishing boats come to close to shore. I also remember night divers being attack. This is not most of us. I don't think you need to worry most of the time. If you are really paniced select a beach with a reef protecting you from the fish.

I have heard nothing recently about any specific events, but I have heard that parts of Hawaii have had Tiger shark concerns during the past few years.

I have never been to Hawaii (but am a huge beach fanatic, albeit, one with an irrational fear of sharks). <BR> <BR>Anyhow, in looking into Hawaii as a possible vacation spot, I naturally gravitated to the "shark/beach dangers" sections of my guidebooks (not the exact title of the sections, but you catch my drift). Hawaii has tons of sharks, but most are in the deep, deep water beyond where anyone would swim. For casual swimmers, it is no more dangerous than average. <BR> <BR>One caveat: I read that you should avoid any water that is murky or cloudy and you should avoid swimming on a beach if there is a river or stream runoff nearby. I guess the likelihood of shark-snacks (medium sized fish feeding on smaller fish, etc) in such areas can attract larger predators. <BR> <BR>Sharks are going to go where there is food, and areas which have a large food base (ie, established food chain) will attract the medium and larger sized fish which sharks eat. <BR> <BR>As a general rule, the clearer the water, the less food there is in the vicinity, therefore, there are probably fewer sharks as well.

Tiger sharks are are concern in Hawaii. Though attacks are relatively few and far in between. There have been attacks on every island.Chances of dying in a car wreck are much higher than being bitten.