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Police have advised visitors to South Coast beaches to stay alert to the risk of sharks in waters near Broulee. A Westpac Surf Life Saving Helicopter crew told police they had seen several sharks feeding on a whale carcass, which was floating in the water about 300 metres east of Broulee Island about 6.30pm on December 19. Concerns were raised over the safety of beachgoers at nearby North Broulee Beach, which is popular with holidaymakers at this time of year, given the proximity of the carcass to the beach. Police warned swimmers and recreational boat users to be aware of the heightened presence of sharks in these waters. At 7pm on December 19, two vessels under Surf Lifesaving supervision attached a tow line to the whale and towed the carcass approximately two kilometres out to sea. Water Police from Eden will attend the area on Sunday, December 20 to make a further assessment of the carcass. The Westpac Helicopter will make further assessments of the area to determine its safety. NSW Surf Lifesaving in consultation with Eurobodalla Council are closing North and South Broulee beach and will be conducting drone and jetski patrols of the area throughout the day to ensure safety of the area. South Coast Police District Duty Officer, Chief Inspector Peter Volf said those planning on fishing were advised to show extra caution. “People should be aware that sharks are attracted to whale carcasses and to avoid the area to prevent any unnecessary distraction to the sharks while feeding,” he said.
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Police have advised visitors to South Coast beaches to stay alert to the risk of sharks in waters near Broulee.
A Westpac Surf Life Saving Helicopter crew told police they had seen several sharks feeding on a whale carcass, which was floating in the water about 300 metres east of Broulee Island about 6.30pm on December 19.
Concerns were raised over the safety of beachgoers at nearby North Broulee Beach, which is popular with holidaymakers at this time of year, given the proximity of the carcass to the beach.
Police warned swimmers and recreational boat users to be aware of the heightened presence of sharks in these waters.
At 7pm on December 19, two vessels under Surf Lifesaving supervision attached a tow line to the whale and towed the carcass approximately two kilometres out to sea.
Water Police from Eden will attend the area on Sunday, December 20 to make a further assessment of the carcass.
The Westpac Helicopter will make further assessments of the area to determine its safety.
NSW Surf Lifesaving in consultation with Eurobodalla Council are closing North and South Broulee beach and will be conducting drone and jetski patrols of the area throughout the day to ensure safety of the area.
South Coast Police District Duty Officer, Chief Inspector Peter Volf said those planning on fishing were advised to show extra caution.
“People should be aware that sharks are attracted to whale carcasses and to avoid the area to prevent any unnecessary distraction to the sharks while feeding,” he said.
Police have advised visitors to South Coast beaches to stay alert to the risk of sharks in waters near Broulee. Picture: Shutterstock
