HONOLULU — Hawaii authorities are investigating after dozens of baby hammerhead sharks were found dead near Keehi Lagoon in Honolulu.
HONOLULU — Hawaii authorities are investigating after dozens of baby hammerhead sharks were found dead near Keehi Lagoon in Honolulu.
The state Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement is investigating after it was notified of the 50 to 100 dead sharks Tuesday morning.
Officials say the lagoon is a known birthing location for hammerhead sharks, but it not natural for shark pups to be found on shore in large numbers.
Officials say the sharks may been netted and dumped on land by a fisherman instead of being properly disposed.
City spokesman Andrew Pereira told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that the responsibility for removal of the sharks is with the lessee of the state property.
Authorities are asking people with information on the deaths to contact the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
