08-22-2013, 07:01 AM
The increase in shark bites is not statistically significant as Mr. Aila points out. At first I thought the shark study on Maui was a waste of time and money. Now, after reading so many irrational theories and suggestions (kill all sharks over 8 feet; with over-fishing they have developed a taste for human meat, etc.) the State response is appropriate. We may learn something of shark behavior. More importantly, for visitors and locals beset by fear that we are "doing something".
Meanwhile, those of us who surf Pohoiki got two uncrowded days. Yesterday had the usual scene in the water. Actual surfers appear to have a realistic assessment of the situation.
BTW, no one I spoke to could remember another shark bite in the Pohoiki area. I am disappointed one of our news sources missed the obvious headline: PONOIKI SEES 100% MORE SHARK ATTACKS!
Meanwhile, those of us who surf Pohoiki got two uncrowded days. Yesterday had the usual scene in the water. Actual surfers appear to have a realistic assessment of the situation.
BTW, no one I spoke to could remember another shark bite in the Pohoiki area. I am disappointed one of our news sources missed the obvious headline: PONOIKI SEES 100% MORE SHARK ATTACKS!