WES-KAAP. – Swemmers word gewaarsku om waaksaam te wees nadat vier bevestigde gevalle van grootwithaaie in Valsbaai aangemeld is.
Volgens Shark Spotters is al vier die aanmeldings binne een week gemaak. ‘n Grootwithaai is op 27 en weer op 29 November in Muizenberg opgemerk. Op 2 Desember is ‘n waarneming by Smitswinkelbaai en ook by Roman Rock-vuurtoring gerapporteer.
Volgens die sosialemediaplasing bestaan daar tans onsekerheid of hierdie waarnemings sporadies is en of dit ‘n aanduiding is dat hierdie haaie na Valsbaai terugkeer.
Watergebruikers word versoek om die water met versigtigheid binne te gaan en bewus te wees daar is meer haai-aktiwiteit as in onlangse jare.
Die NSRI het op sy beurt gesê waarskuwingstekens is om ‘n rede op strande aangebring en die publiek word gemaan om gehoor daaraan te gee. Indien hulp onmiddellik benodig word, moet 112 gebel word.
Hier is ‘n stel reëls om te volg en inligting oor hoe om ‘n waarneming aan te meld soos wat dit in die sosialemediaplasing verskyn:
Water users are advised to follow simple safety tips to reduce the risk of encountering a shark including:
Do not swim, surf or surf-ski when birds, dolphins or seals are feeding nearby.
Do not swim, surf or surf-ski near where trek-netting, fishing or spear fishing is taking place.
Do not swim in deep water beyond the breakers.
Do not swim if you are bleeding.
Do not swim, surf or surf-ski at night.
Do not swim, surf or surf-ski if there has been a whale stranding nearby.
If a shark has recently been sighted in an area where no Shark Spotters are present, consider using another beach for the day.
First-time visitors to beach areas should ask the local law enforcement official, life guards or locals about the area.
Obey beach officials if told to leave the water.
For those who are kayaking or surf-skiing far out to the sea, consider paddling in groups and staying close together (in a diamond formation).
Consider using a personal shark shield when you go surfing or kayaking.
Pay attention to any shark signage on beaches.
If you see a white shark please report it to the emergency services if it is close to water users and also report to Shark Spotters at:
𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗔 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 – 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦
Bron: Shark Spotters en NSRI
