HANALEI (HawaiiNewsNow) - A10-foot tiger shark was sighted in Hanalei Bay around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

Kauai Ocean Safety Bureau officials are advising beachgoers not to go swimming in the area.

As a safety precaution, officials have posted warning signs and will continue to monitor the waters around Hanalei Bay.

Lifeguards will reassess the area again in the evening.

If there are no other sightings, the beach will reopen on Wednesday.

For information about ocean conditions, check with a lifeguard before getting in the water.

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