Shark nets to be removed for large swell
The KZN Sharks Board will remove shark safety gear this week.
Huge swells in excess of three metres are being predicted by all weather forecast sites from Thursday evening, June 4 continuing through to Saturday, June 6.
The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board’s operational management have been tracking the arrival of the cut off low weather system that is forecast to be the cause behind the significant increase in the swell size all along the KZN coastline.
“These large swells have the potential to cause severe damage to and dislodge shark safety gear. In order to minimise damage or losses the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board, in consultation with the affected municipalities, will remove or reduce shark safety gear at the majority of protected bathing beaches on Tuesday and Wednesday this week,” said the head of operations Mike-Anderson Reade.
Shark safety gear will remain in the water at certain beaches spread along the coast however these will be minimal.
This will be reinstated as soon as sea conditions settle.
Members of the public visiting beaches during this period are advised to consult the local lifeguards regarding the status of bathing in their area.
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