#SardineRun: Pockets spotted near the Bluff
Shark safety gear has been removed from all protected beaches from the Durban beach front to Port Edward on the South Coast.
The Sardine Run got up to speed again on Saturday morning as the commercial netters managed to bag at least 18 nets between Amanzimtoti and Illovo Beach.
Most of these pockets were moving north and large pods of dolphin were seen charging around this area.
“There was very little netting reported on Sunday but the sardine pockets were moving a bit deeper offshore,” said KZN Sharks Board Operations Manager Greg Thommpson.
“There were reports of pockets from Margate to Warner Beach.”
On Monday morning there were pockets spotted from Anstey’s on the Bluff down to Hibberdene.
“There has been netting at Warner, Illovo and Port Shepstone and I’m sure other beaches in that area.
“It sounds like the main activity was between Winkle and Illovo.”
Shark safety gear has been removed from all protected beaches from the Durban beach front to Port Edward on the South Coast.
The Sharks Board appeals to members of the public to exercise caution should they enter the water during this time.
The Board will continue to monitor the movement of the shoals and will manage the shark safety gear in consultation with the coastal municipalities that are affected.
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