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Hawaiʻi · 2001—2026

Hawaiian monk seal

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Follow public seal observations from Hawaiʻi. Browse published records, explore the places and stories behind them, or share an encounter with the Seal Watch team.

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Total reports
93
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19 April—27 November

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  1. Mahaʻulepū Kauaʻi
    RK12 and pup later identified as RA36 Kauaʻi Seals field account

    RK12 was observed with her newborn pup, later identified as RA36. Hawaiian monk seal · 2 seals

  2. Pilaa Beach Kauaʻi
    Unidentified pregnant Hawaiian monk seal Honolulu Star-Bulletin

    A pregnant Hawaiian monk seal was seen at remote Pilaa Beach and was shot and killed. The source describes the encounter and death; no individual tag is given. Hawaiian monk seal · 1 seal

  3. Kaumakani Beach Kauaʻi
    Unidentified Hawaiian monk seal Honolulu Star-Bulletin

    Surfers found the body of a Hawaiian monk seal in the ocean at Kaumakani Beach. The source reports that it had been shot dead. Hawaiian monk seal · 1 seal