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A dead humpback whale was washed ashore at a nature reserve in Maui, Hawaii. Authorities have closed access to the shoreline and placed warning signs about possible sharks in the waters. ( Cameron Spencer | Getty Images )
Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) announced on Friday, Dec. 30, that access to the Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve in South Maui has been closed after a whale carcass was washed ashore in the area.
The carcass is believed to be that of a humpback whale, and it is the fifth one to be beached on the shoreline in recent weeks. Other whale carcasses have been spotted in several areas, including Kauai, West Molokai, West Oahu and Kailua Bay, since November.
Paul Haake, captain of the Maui Fire Department, said the dead whale was washed ashore and became on a shallow reef Friday morning.
Officers from the DLNR and Maui County have conducted a survey of the surrounding area to find out if there are any sharks that might have been attracted to the dead whale, but no predators have been spotted.
Warning signs have been placed around the shoreline where the carcass was found to let people know about the potential dangers of sharks in the water.
Depending on the dead whale’s movements, the DLNR may also add more warnings or declare other shoreline closures at Makena State Park and other nearby areas.
Haake said shark warning signs have also been placed at Big Beach, though it remained accessible to beachgoers Friday afternoon.
Courtesy of techtimes.com
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