Those monitoring the harbour seal population say five were attacked in the last month, four in the last two weeks alone.
Notice is being given to swimmers, kayakers and paddleboarders to "swim at your own risk" after five harbour seals were attacked by a shark or sharks in Pacific Grove.
"Any time we see that and we see multiple ones, we like to set out an advisory to the swimmers in the local areas just to protect them and let them know that we've seen this. Now, the shark may not even be in the waters here anymore," said Kim Akeman, a shoreline docent at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries.
Notice is being given to swimmers, kayakers and paddleboarders to "swim at your own risk" after five harbour seals were attacked by a shark. "That's why we decided to send out a little alert to the community that just to be on the lookout and make sure that you're aware when you're out there swimming or even in a kayak, just know what's around you," said Akeman.
Two years ago, swimmer Steve Bruemmer was nearly killed when he was attacked by a Great White about 90 metres from Lover's Point."Well, I think that that's just kind of what we have to be aware of when we're around the ocean … but I think people just have to be cautious, stay in groups, don't do anything foolish and keep your eye on the water at all times," said Davis.
According to the warning, people are being warned not to swim alone when possible, swim at a lifeguard-protected beach and obey all instructions from lifeguards.: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, celebrity and sport via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.
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