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#SardineSeason2019: Where are the little silver fish?

There has been a report of sardine activity in the Hole in the Wall/Coffee Bay area.

June 5, 2019
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
According to legend, the blooming of the aloes heralds the beginning of the annual sardine run.

According to South Coast folklore – as soon as the aloes bloom, the sardines will start running.

ALSO READ: #SardineSeason 2018: Search for sardines has started

The Herald asked acting head of operations at Kwa-Zulu Natal Sharks Board, Greg Thompson if there was any news on the ‘The Greatest Shoal On Earth’.

Mr Thompson reported yesterday (Tuesday) that there were reports of sardine activity in the Hole in the Wall/Coffee Bay area of the Transkei.

Sardines in a crate. FILE PHOTO

The area north of that to Port St Johns has been fairly quiet with sporadic activity which we feel could be bait fish rather that sardines. There are two days of south westerly winds due this week so hopefully things will start moving after that – Greg Thompson

Last year saw a bumper sardine run with locals and visitors seeing witnessing the large shoals being chased by sharks, dolphins, gamefish and birds.

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June 5, 2019
Shona Aylward 1 minute read

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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