Plett Shark Spotters Fundraiser
- By: Plett Shark Spotters
- Short URL: https://archive.backabuddy.co.za/plett-shark-spotters
- Date Created: 19 February 2024
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Plettenberg Bay has experienced increased white shark activity in recent years and tragically suffered two fatal shark bite incidents within three months of each other in 2022.
Following these incidents, the Plett Shark Action Group invited Shark Spotters, an established shark safety organisation operating in Cape Town since 2004, to partner with them to implement practical shark safety activities at strategic beaches in the area.
Plett Shark Spotters was therefore established in November 2022, with trained spotters operational at five of Plett’s busiest beaches in time for the busy festive season. Operations have continued in the area ever since, creating 14 full-time employment and skills development opportunities for locals from under-resourced communities.
Working closely with the Bitou Municipality Beach Control, Lifesavers and NSRI station, Plett Shark Spotters positively contributes to beach safety in Plett and has proved effective at reducing shark-human conflict and restoring confidence in using local beaches.
Statistics
Fundraising target
R 10 000.00Donations to date
R 0.00Plett Shark Spotters
Plettenberg Bay has experienced increased white shark activity in recent years and tragically suffered two fatal shark bite incidents within three months of each other in 2022.
Following these incidents, the Plett Shark Action Group invited Shark Spotters, an established shark safety organisation operating in Cape Town since 2004, to partner with them to implement practical shark safety activities at strategic beaches in the area.
Plett Shark Spotters was therefore established in November 2022, with trained spotters operational at five of Plett’s busiest beaches in time for the busy festive season. Operations have continued in the area ever since, creating 14 full-time employment and skills development opportunities for locals from under-resourced communities.
Working closely with the Bitou Municipality Beach Control, Lifesavers and NSRI station, Plett Shark Spotters positively contributes to beach safety in Plett and has proved to be effective at reducing shark-human conflict and restoring confidence in using local beaches.