Shark warning for Cape Town shores
Cape Town – Large shoals of Yellowtail have been spotted in False Bay over the weekend, the City of Cape Town said on Monday.
The City reminded beach goers of the presence of great white sharks and the fact that it increases in in-shore areas over the months of summer and especially with the sightings of Yellowtail.
“Shark sightings typically start in late August, and continue through to April, with most sightings being reported mid-summer. With the school holidays around the corner and warmer days ahead, I want to urge Capetonians and visitors to please take extra care when going into the ocean. Shark spotters and the Fish Hoek exclusion net are important safety measures, but the best precaution is to be alert and aware when in the water,” the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Transport and Urban Development, Brett Herron said.
As mid-summer is drawing near, the City advised beach goers to familiarise themselves with certain safety measures.
Source: iol.co.za