Here is a Monk Seal on the beach at Poipu while we were swimming/suntanning.. They are protected so the lifeguards immediately showed up and put a rope barrier around them to keep the tourists away. (they say they bite) so maybe that is another reason to keep away!! This one eventually made it's way to the ocean but we never saw it swim away!!

We also seen one 'lounging' at Shipwreck Beach not far from our condo!!