sea animals
Hammerhead alert – known beach closed in Sydney
Three species of hammerhead sharks roam the waters of Australia. It is unclear what species it was on Palm Beach. (archive image)
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It’s summer down under right now. Many people are therefore drawn to the beaches. But more than a dozen hammerhead sharks scare the swimmers. A well-known beach has been closed in Sydney.
After more than a dozen hammerhead sharks were sighted near Palm Beach, the authorities sounded the alarm – and asked all swimmers in the water to come ashore as soon as possible. The beach was initially closed, as reported by the broadcaster 9News.
The sharks made their rounds only about 200 meters from the bathing zone marked with flags. It’s summer down under right now. Accordingly, many people are drawn to the beach right now.
Three hammerhead shark species off Australia
Three species of hammerhead sharks roam the waters of Australia. However, according to experts, only the great hammerhead shark with a size of up to six meters is considered dangerous for humans. However, attacks are relatively rare. It was initially unclear what species it was on Palm Beach.
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The picturesque beach is a good hour’s drive north of Sydney city centre. Affectionately called “Palmy” by the residents, it is also often used as a backdrop for film and television.