Public warned of increased shark activity in Port Alfred area
This comes after several beaches in KwaZulu-Natal had to be closed over the long weekend after the presence of E-coli was detected.
The National Sea Rescue Institute has urged public caution along the Port Alfred coastline where the carcass of a humpback whale has been spotted about a kilometer off-shore west of the town.
Spokesperson, Craig Lambinon says the carcass is drifting in an easterly direction, and there is visible shark activity in the area.
He says they are appealing to bathers, paddlers, and boaters to be cautious due to the increased shark presence attracted by the carcass.
"We are appealing to people to not swim at Port Alfred's beaches, as the carcass is gradually drifting closer to shore and is expected to beach", Lambinon said.
He says the situation is being monitored.
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This comes after several beaches in KwaZulu-Natal had to be closed over the long weekend after the presence of E-coli was detected.
The eThekwini Municipality said beaches affected include central beaches and those north of the Umngeni River all the way to Salt Rock.
