Beach and Water Safety

ocean and sand with caption of water and beach activitiy.

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Shark Safety

• Be aware sharks hunt for bait fish and seals in shallow water.
• Stay close to shore where rescuers can reach you.
• Don't isolate yourself. Swim, paddle, kayak, and surf in groups.
• Avoid areas where seals are present.
• Avoid areas where schools of fish are visible.
• Avoid murky or low-visibility water.
• Limit splashing.
• Follow all signage and flag warnings at beaches and instructions of the lifeguards.

Sharks common to our area

If You See a Shark and a Lifeguard is on Duty

• Notify a lifeguard if a shark is sighted.
• The water will be temporarily closed to swimming or surfing.
• Beach goers will be notified when they can re-enter the water.

If You See a Shark and a Lifeguard is NOT on Duty

• If it is an emergency dial 911.

 

Beach safety

• Wear sun protection.
• No glass containers on life-guarded beaches.
• No rafts, rubber tubes, or masks and snorkels on life-guarded beaches.
• Sand collapses easily. Do not climb slopes and dunes or dig holes deeper than knee level.
• Stay close to the shore where rescuers can reach you.