By 14:15 today, already seven shark sightings have been reported along the False Bay coastline.
The Shark Spotters has hoisted red flags and cleared beaches that include Glencairn, the Caves in Koeel Bay, Fish Hoek and Muizenberg.
The red flag with a white shark indicates a high shark alert, and is commonly raised after a shark has been sighted in the area, and when there is exceptionally high shark activity.
Beach users are reminded that the Shark Spotters’ programme employs the flag system to warn the public about shark activity in the area, as well as shark spotting conditions.
The City wishes to appeal to the public to comply with the Shark Spotters warning system, and to obey instructions to clear the beach.
Beach users must please familiarise themselves with the Shark Spotting warning system, by reading signage and by speaking to beach-based shark spotters.
Beach users are urged to be vigilant along the False Bay coastline and to obey the instructions given by shark spotters and law enforcement officers.
Beach users are advised that the general caution will remain in place until further notice.
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Issued by: Disaster Risk Management Centre, City of Cape Town
Wilfred Schrevian Evan Solomons-Johannes
Head: Systems Integration & Special Projects
Acting Head: Disaster Operations Centre
Disaster Risk Management Centre
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