The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board Maritime Centre of Excellence has announced the reopening of 13 popular beaches along the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal for swimming. This decision follows ongoing monitoring of the annual sardine run, which has shown that the bulk of sardine activity remains offshore, with only occasional small pockets appearing closer to the coast.
According to the Sharks Board, the current conditions pose minimal risk to beachgoers, allowing for the safe reopening of selected beaches.
The following South Coast beaches are now open for swimming:
- Hibberdene
- Umzumbe
- Banana Beach
- Sunwich Port
- South Port
- Umtentweni
- St Michaels on Sea
- Uvongo
- Margate
- Ramsgate
- Southbroom
- San Lameer
- Trafalgar
Five beaches remain temporarily closed as a precautionary measure:
- SYSU – Umkobi Beach
- Glenmore
- Leisure Bay
- T.O. Strand
- Port Edward
The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board continues to closely track sardine movements and will update the public should conditions change. The annual sardine run, often referred to as the "greatest shoal on Earth", can attract large marine predators and requires careful management to ensure public safety.
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