Hawaiian monk seal found dead on Oahuâs north shore Hawaiian monk seal RK40 naps on a north beach in January 2021. (Source: HMAR) By HNN Staff | March 16, 2021 at 9:06 PM HST - Updated March 16 at 9:06 PM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Hawaiian monk was found dead on March 5 at a beach near Camp Erdman on the North Shore of Oahu.
The three-year-old female monk seal RK40, also known as Hinakokea or Napua, was often seen on the stretch of coastline between Kaena Point and Mokuleia.
The monk seal was well-known amongst community members and volunteers with the Hawaii Marine Animal Response.