SHARK ALERT: Plettenberg Bay bathers warned of shark danger
An appeal was made to the public, bathers, paddlers and boaters to be cautious due to the increased shark presence in Plettenberg Bay
Plettenberg Bay bathers are being warned to swim with caution following the sighting of shark activity along the coastline.
INCREASED SHARK ACTIVITY IN PLETTENBERG BAY
In a statement, NSRI and Bitou Municipality appealed to the public to exercise caution along the Plettenberg Bay and Southern Cape coastline following increased shark activity feeding on a whale carcass washing ashore.
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WHY INCREASED ACTIVITY OF SHARK AT THE BEACH
The carcass of a Humpback whale has been spotted in the vicinity between Natures Valley and Keurbooms Beach with a visible shark presence feeding on the carcass.
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An appeal was made to the public, bathers, paddlers and boaters to be cautious due to the increased shark presence.
It is reported that the whale carcass is gradually drifting closer to shore and is expected to beach and this is being monitored. Also, considerations to remove the carcass are being investigated.
SHARK ATTACKS A NORM IN THIS REGION
This town has become notorious for shark attacks. On 28 June, Sanctuary Beach, on the Robberg side of Robberg 5, had to be temporarily closed after a swimmer was mauled to death by a shark.
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) spokesperson Craig Lambinon said the Plettenberg Bay duty crew was activated following eye-witness reports of a shark incident involving a swimmer.
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“On arrival on the scene, the body of a male, believed to be a local man, was located and recovered from the water, at the back surf line, onto an NSRI rescue craft. The body was brought to the NSRI Plettenberg Bay rescue station.”
Craig Lambinon
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For any sea-related emergency contact the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) on 087 094 9774.
This is a developing story.
