After the sighting of a 3,5m Great White Shark close to the shore near Central Beach on Wednesday 12th April, a shark warning has been issued to bathers and surfers entering the sea in the Plettenberg Bay area.
Plett NSRI Station Commander, Ray Farnham, said the sharks were visibly patrolling along Plett's stretch of coast, but that no incidents had been reported. He did, however, appeal to members of the public to exercise caution and to avoid swimming in the river mouths or where rip currents were strongest as these were most likely to be the areas where the sharks would be feeding on fish. The increase in the Great Whites is believed to be the result of the tail-end of the sardine run and this increase in the number of sharks was expected to continue until early May.
Bathers are sun-worshippers are encouraged to call 082 990 5975 to report any sightings.