Sardine run reaches mid-South Coast with netting in Pennington

Shoals were first spotted in Port Edward on Saturday, with more netting in Port Shepstone and several sharks safely released from nets.

The sardines have arrived on the mid-South Coast, with successful netting in Pennington this morning.

According to the South Coast Herald, there have been four nets so far, and it’s just a matter of time before larger shoals reach the area.

Sardine season is here. Photo: Brahmanand Outar

Netting was first observed on the South Coast in Port Edward on Saturday morning. There was also some netting in Port Shepstone yesterday.

Several sharks were caught in the nets but were safely released.


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