A popular Hawaiian vacation destination has been closed to the public after a surfer suffered a shark bite earlier this week.

The incident happened shortly after 3 p.m. on Nov. 5, when a surfer was bitten by a shark while swimming in Kaua’i island’s Hanalei Bay, the Ocean Safety Bureau (OSB) said in a news release .

The surfer, who is a local resident, suffered injuries to his legs and was treated by first responders at the scene before being transported to nearby Wilcox Medical Center, officials said.

Authorities have not been able to determine any information regarding the size or type of shark, according to the release.

Details regarding the condition of the surfer and if the beach has been reopened were not immediately available.

As a precaution, signs reading “Shark Sight

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