Shark attack at Fish Hoek

A man is in a "critical condition" after being attacked by a shark at Fish Hoek beach, near Cape Town, according to the NSRI.

"Just after midday, we received a report that an adult male had been bitten by a shark," said spokesperson Craig Lambinon.

"The man is currently in a critical condition, the NSRI and emergency officials are currently attending to him," he added, according to News24.

Officials have urged the public to stay out of the water along the False bay coast.

Lambinon said the man was swimming fairly far out when he was attacked.

"At 10.45 this morning, the shark spotters sighted the shark and closed the beach to users," read a press release by the City of Cape Town.   Read More

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