Spike in shark sightings in SA
A spike in shark sightings has authorities urging people to swim between the flags, but two fishermen have taken the chance to capture some once-in-a-lifetime footage.
Experts are warning holiday makers make sure they swim safe this Easter long weekend with 52 shark sightings in South Australia already this year.
And fisherman John Lancaster and Silvan Rulla know all too well how easy they are to find, after spotting three of the majestic beasts off the Fleurieu Peninsula.
They captured the sharks on camera while snapper fishing near Normanville.
“Anything as big as your boat always makes you a bit nervous,” Mr Rulla said.
The sharks were spotted close to the ex-HMAS Hobart wreck – a popular sport for divers.
“I wouldn’t be diving out there, definitely not, too many sharks for sure,” said Mr Lancaster.
There have already been 52 reported shark sightings this year, compared to 38 at the same time last year.
Experts are warning holiday makers to be one alert.
“There are some schools of fish moving around so if you do see a shark, move quickly and calmly from the water, advise authorities,” said Shane Daw, from Surf Life Saving SA.
Despite the cooler weather, aerial shark spotters and surf lifesavers will be on duty all weekend.
