Baby Left “Hysterical” After Shark Encounter Close to Disney Resort

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa is The Walt Disney Firm’s solely Hawaiian property. The Resort — positioned in Ko’Olina, Oahu — boasts all kinds of stress-free actions for all ages, together with a shocking personal seashore.

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Nevertheless, for individuals who want to spend time away from Mickey, Minnie, and associates absorbing all that the island of Oahu has to supply, there are many beautiful public seashores as nicely.

Considered one of these is Kalama Seaside in Kailua, Oahu. Recognized for its attractive water and “powdery white sand,” Kalama Seaside is a well-liked vacation spot for Aulani Friends, as it is just about half-hour from the Disney Resort.

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Lately, Anela Rezentes, a six-year-old woman who was on Oahu along with her household discovered herself concerned in a scary state of affairs whereas visiting the seashore. She was left “hysterical” after being “bumped” by a shark whereas swimming within the Pacific Ocean. Based on one report in regards to the incident:

Her mother was simply ft away, taking video of her taking part in within the waves. When Anela got here working towards her in tears saying there was a shark, her mother was in disbelief.

“By the point she got here out of the water, she was hysterical,” Sheri Gouveia instructed [Honolulu news station] KHON2.

“I used to be like oh my gosh. So I ran up, however I used to be in search of it however couldn’t see it. I didn’t notice it was really a shark. That’s what shocked me.”

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The shark was ultimately found to be a blacktip shark, that are usually timid and feed on fish in shallow water. Nevertheless, the aforementioned report was cautious to notice that the state of affairs might have escalated if the shark felt threatened.

Fortunately, Anela and her relations are all unhurt after their shark encounter this summer time, however it’s a good reminder to all Aulani Friends to take care whereas touring to seashores on the island of Oahu throughout their holidays in paradise.

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Aulani is a Disney Trip Membership Resort, so Friends can get pleasure from DVC Villas that really elevate their Hawaiian expertise. The official Aulani web site notes:

Make your loved ones trip much more pleasant in a snug Disney Trip Membership Villa with just-like-home facilities, together with a full kitchen, personal bedrooms, spacious interiors and a washer/dryer—plus all of the wonderful Aulani Resort actions simply outdoors your door!

The Resort is residence to a wide range of experiences, together with eating places like Makahiki, Ulu Cafe, and The ‘Olelo Room and  character meet and greets with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Sew, Duffy the Disney Bear, and extra.

Have you ever come into contact with a shark whereas swimming within the ocean?

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