South Africa reels as deadly shark attacks continue
Great white sharks responsible for three deaths in the past month
South African authorities are on high alert after a spate of deadly shark attacks in the past month. Three people have been killed in separate incidents, all of which have been attributed to great white sharks.
The latest victim was a 39-year-old mother who was swimming off the coast of Cape Town when she was attacked on Tuesday. The woman, who has not been named, was reportedly swimming with her family when she was bitten multiple times on the leg. She died at the scene.
The other two victims were a 20-year-old man who was killed while surfing at Plettenberg Bay on August 29, and a 16-year-old boy who was killed while swimming at Fish Hoek beach on September 15.
The attacks have raised concerns about the safety of swimming in South African waters. The country has one of the highest rates of shark attacks in the world, and great white sharks are responsible for the majority of fatalities.
Experts say that the recent attacks may be due to a number of factors, including the presence of seals in the area, which are a favorite prey of great white sharks. They also say that the sharks may be more aggressive during the summer months, when the water is warmer.
Authorities are urging swimmers to be aware of the risks and to take precautions, such as swimming in groups and avoiding areas where seals are present.
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