US Politics | Massive 14-foot shark spotted savaging victim yards from coastline sparking urgent warning to swimmers
A MASSIVE 14-foot-long shark was spotted just yards from a popular Hawaii beach spot feasting on a sea turtle. The gruesome sight prompted officials to issue an urgent warning to swimmers, sparking fresh fears among locals and tourists. 
KITVHawaii authorities have issued a warning to swimmers amid reports of a shark sighting '/ ' 
GettyOfficials claim the 14-foot beast \- believed to be a tiger shark \- was seen feasting on a sea turtle '/ ' According to KITV, the huge beast was spotted near the shore in waters fronting Maili Cove Apartments. Warning signs have since been posted at the beach, informing the public of the sighting. Officials encourage beachgoers to go to a lifeguard tower for information on the status of the shark warning before they enter the water. It comes after a shark was filmed leaping out of the water just yards from surfers in Hawaii. Read more on sharks 
TERRIFYING SIGHTINGS Horror after giant 13ft great white sharks spotted in new pics & vid 
SLOW AND STEADY Sharks change movements if they see threat - top signs to avoid an attack The beast \- thought to have been eight feet long – was spotted rotating in the air as it swam side by side with locals in Honolulu in July. This week The U.S. Sun reported how several beaches across the country have been forced to close amid a rise in shark sightings. In San Diego, scores of leopard sharks were spotted near the seaside resort of La Jolla, in San Diego County. While, Race Point Beach, in Massachusetts, was forced to close for an hour on Friday after a great white was spotted swimming close to the shoreline. Most read in News 'mental collapse' Nurse, 37, 'suffered frightening breakdown before killing 6 in crash' MASSACRE Trial underway after 8 relatives found dead at home in execution-style ambush BELOVED ANCHOR LOST TV news legend dies aged 88 as fans pay tribute to 'institution' FOOD SAFETY Urgent warning after 'undeclared allergen' is found in 2 Chick-fil-A menu items INFANT DEATH Couple who crowdfunded for funeral of 7-week-old are charged with her MURDER TRAGIC END 'Beyond Scared Straight' alum found dead in abandoned home in California Experts suggest that sharks tend to migrate to areas such as Cape Cod during the summer months because of its warmer waters. Megan Winton, of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, previously told Boston25 that shark sightings tend to peak in August and remain steady until the end of October. She said: "Just know that large sharks are here. They're a constant presence from June to the fall." Earlier this month, at least 30 great whites were spotted lurking off the Massachusetts area – becoming one of the worst hit areas. Data revealed that 14 beasts were detected on August 2 and there were 16 sightings on August 3, according to Sharktivity. Just know that large sharks are here Megan Winton Researchers revealed that there were 14 great white sightings over a six-hour time period off the coast of Cape Cod on August 2. In one instance, one pilot saw a beast just 50 yards off the shoreline, according to Sharktivity. Officials were forced to shut South Beach in Martha's Vineyard for two hours. The beast was only five to ten yards offshore, lifeguards told Patch. SHARK ATTACKS In total, at least 34 shark attacks have been reported in the United States this year, according to Tracking Sharks. Earlier this month, two swimmers were attacked off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina within hours. Karren Sites was on vacation when she said a shark had bitten her arm. Sites was in waist-deep water with her grandson, Brian, just a couple of feet away at the time of the bite. She told WPDE: "I just felt something, I guess, bite me and there was a shark on my arm. I was only in waist-deep water. I kept pushing at it to get it off my arm and it did." Sites needed surgery and received hundreds of stitches. Meanwhile, Jameson Reeder Jr, 10, was forced to have part of his leg amputated after being bitten by a shark while on vacation in the Florida Keys. Read More on The US Sun 
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'MORE WORK TO DO' Michael Strahan complains about his long working week after GMA break Officials confirmed that the youngster had been snorkeling at the time of the accident. His family suspected that he was bitten by an eight-foot bull shark.
KITVHawaii authorities have issued a warning to swimmers amid reports of a shark sighting '/ ' GettyOfficials claim the 14-foot beast \- believed to be a tiger shark \- was seen feasting on a sea turtle '/ ' According to KITV, the huge beast was spotted near the shore in waters fronting Maili Cove Apartments. Warning signs have since been posted at the beach, informing the public of the sighting. Officials encourage beachgoers to go to a lifeguard tower for information on the status of the shark warning before they enter the water. It comes after a shark was filmed leaping out of the water just yards from surfers in Hawaii. Read more on sharks TERRIFYING SIGHTINGS Horror after giant 13ft great white sharks spotted in new pics & vid SLOW AND STEADY Sharks change movements if they see threat - top signs to avoid an attack The beast \- thought to have been eight feet long – was spotted rotating in the air as it swam side by side with locals in Honolulu in July. This week The U.S. Sun reported how several beaches across the country have been forced to close amid a rise in shark sightings. In San Diego, scores of leopard sharks were spotted near the seaside resort of La Jolla, in San Diego County. While, Race Point Beach, in Massachusetts, was forced to close for an hour on Friday after a great white was spotted swimming close to the shoreline. Most read in News 'mental collapse' Nurse, 37, 'suffered frightening breakdown before killing 6 in crash' MASSACRE Trial underway after 8 relatives found dead at home in execution-style ambush BELOVED ANCHOR LOST TV news legend dies aged 88 as fans pay tribute to 'institution' FOOD SAFETY Urgent warning after 'undeclared allergen' is found in 2 Chick-fil-A menu items INFANT DEATH Couple who crowdfunded for funeral of 7-week-old are charged with her MURDER TRAGIC END 'Beyond Scared Straight' alum found dead in abandoned home in California Experts suggest that sharks tend to migrate to areas such as Cape Cod during the summer months because of its warmer waters. Megan Winton, of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, previously told Boston25 that shark sightings tend to peak in August and remain steady until the end of October. She said: "Just know that large sharks are here. They're a constant presence from June to the fall." Earlier this month, at least 30 great whites were spotted lurking off the Massachusetts area – becoming one of the worst hit areas. Data revealed that 14 beasts were detected on August 2 and there were 16 sightings on August 3, according to Sharktivity. Just know that large sharks are here Megan Winton Researchers revealed that there were 14 great white sightings over a six-hour time period off the coast of Cape Cod on August 2. In one instance, one pilot saw a beast just 50 yards off the shoreline, according to Sharktivity. Officials were forced to shut South Beach in Martha's Vineyard for two hours. The beast was only five to ten yards offshore, lifeguards told Patch. SHARK ATTACKS In total, at least 34 shark attacks have been reported in the United States this year, according to Tracking Sharks. Earlier this month, two swimmers were attacked off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina within hours. Karren Sites was on vacation when she said a shark had bitten her arm. Sites was in waist-deep water with her grandson, Brian, just a couple of feet away at the time of the bite. She told WPDE: "I just felt something, I guess, bite me and there was a shark on my arm. I was only in waist-deep water. I kept pushing at it to get it off my arm and it did." Sites needed surgery and received hundreds of stitches. Meanwhile, Jameson Reeder Jr, 10, was forced to have part of his leg amputated after being bitten by a shark while on vacation in the Florida Keys. Read More on The US Sun IN A BIND I have DDD boobs - two things I keep in my purse in case of fashion emergencies 'MORE WORK TO DO' Michael Strahan complains about his long working week after GMA break Officials confirmed that the youngster had been snorkeling at the time of the accident. His family suspected that he was bitten by an eight-foot bull shark.
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