Hawaiʻi · observation
Kaaawa beach
· Oʻahu
A Hawaiian monk seal was reported sleeping on the beach beside Kamehameha Highway in Kaaawa. Residents said it had been there since early morning.
- Species
- Hawaiian monk seal
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- Honolulu Star-Bulletin
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- Original report: https://archives.starbulletin.com/2005/01/06/news/briefs.html . The 6 January report says commuters saw the seal yesterday, establishing 5 January 2005.
- Identification confidence
- Confirmed
- Editorial status
- Published by Seal Watch.
Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.