Fish Hoek lifeguards launch shark watch

The Fish Hoek Surf Life Saving Club has set up a permanent shark watch to patrol the beach and scare off sharks that have caused panic among swimmers.

On Saturday, there were at least three shark alerts and people were told to get out of the water when a 3m shark was spotted about 100m offshore.

The shark watch initiative follows the fatal attack on Fish Hoek resident Tyna Webb, 78, this week.

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