Following a minor shark attack, this morning at Hyams Beach and increased shark sightings in the Jervis Bay area, Shoalhaven City Council are advising beachgoers to be on the lookout and to swim at their own risk.
Shoalhaven City Council Manager of Environmental Services Michael Roberts said the Shoalhaven is blessed to have such beautiful beaches that many residents and tourists enjoy, however these beaches provide an important habitat for sharks.
"Surf Life Saving and the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) - Fisheries aerial patrols are reporting shark sightings, and beachgoers between Hyams Beach and Chinamans Beach are urged to be cautious in the coming days, with increased shark activity in the region," Dr Roberts said.
"Council have been coordinating with DPI Fisheries who have identified the presence of sharks close to the shore."
"We encourage swimmers to seek out patrolled beaches, to not swim at dusk and dawn when sharks are feeding."
Patrolled beaches in the area include: (until Thursday, 27 January 2022)
- South Mollymook Beach (Golf Avenue)
- Shoalhaven Heads (McIntosh Street)
- Crookhaven Heads Beach
- Tilbury Cove (Ocean Street, Culburra Beach)
- Warrain Beach (Farrant Avenue, Culburra Beach)
- Cudmirrah / Berrara Beach (Sussex Inlet)
- Narrawallee Beach (Surfers Avenue)
- North Mollymook Beach (Beach Road)
