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Updated at 3:15 p.m., Thursday, August 28, 2008

Shark sighting closes Kauai's Kee Beach

Advertiser Staff

Ke'e Beach in Ha'ena is closed this afternoon due to a shark sighting in the area and will remain closed at least until tomorrow morning.

Ocean Safety officials said a six- to seven-foot Black Tip shark was spotted in the lagoon this afternoon.

"No swimming allowed" signs are posted in the area along with warnings of the shark sighting.