Princeville Moʻolelo: “Shark Awareness & Advocacy” with Mike Coots

The Princeville Moʻolelo free lecture series will continue Tuesday, June 16th as we welcome Mike Coots.

From surviving a harrowing shark attack to becoming one of Earth’s staunchest advocates for sharks, Mike’s journey is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of turning tragedy into triumph. Join us as he shares his story and his amazing photographs – and inspires us to rethink our relationship with these apex predators of the sea.

Our free talk story event will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30pm in the Princeville Community Center. For more information, visit www.kauairefuges.org/princeville-moolelo.

About the Series: Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges is pleased to partner with the Princeville at Hanalei Community Association Events Committee to present this engaging series. Together, they are presenting free informative “talk story” events monthly in the Princeville Community Center to share the work and stories of conservation partners, Hawaiian cultural practitioners and more.

About Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges: Kīlauea Point Natural History Association, now doing business as “Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges,” serves as a 501(c)(3) non-profit Friends Group that supports the wildlife conservation, education, and historic preservation work of the Kauaʻi National Wildlife Refuge Complex, which includes Kīlauea Point, Hanalei and Hulēʻia NWRs.  With donations, plus proceeds from Nature Store operations, the organization supports visitor education, provides rehabilitative care for sick or injured native Hawaiian birds, volunteer training, special events, equipment for wildlife habitat maintenance and restoration, free bussing for school field trips to a refuge, awards annual scholarships for college students pursuing environmental studies and more. For additional information, visit www.kauairefuges.org and follow on social media at @fkwrkauai.