HANALEI – Kaua'i Ocean Safety officials have closed Hanalei Bay until further notice after a shark was spotted in the area this morning.

Lifeguards saw an 8-to-10-foot shark and posted signs to alert beach-goers.

Hanalei Bay will be reopened when it is deemed safe for the public to re-enter the water, county officials said.

Those wanting to spend time in the ocean today are urged to go to other guarded beaches around the island.

For more information, contact the Ocean Safety Bureau at 241-6506.