AN alleged shark attack at a beach in Hawaii has seen swimmers warned to stay out of the water.

Lifeguards have closed Hanalei Bay on Kaua‘i’s North Shore after a surfer was reportedly bitten on Sunday around 4.00pm.

According to the Kaua‘i Fire Department, a male was surfing at a popular spot known as “The Bowl” when he was bitten by a huge shark.

The surfer was transported to the Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe with a bite to the leg.

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His injuries are not life-threatening and the man was in a stable condition when taken to the health center.

Following the apparent attack, lifeguards have posted “Shark Sighted” and “No Swimming” signs along the bay.

The situation will be assessed on Monday afternoon, 24 hours after the attack to see if the area is safe enough to be reopened.

The incident has been reported by officials to the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources.

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