Shark sighting forces beach closure
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 @ 10:42 AM
Two beaches in the province of Barcelona were closed off yesterday (Tuesday) after a shark was spotted close to the shores.
Red flags were hoisted in Masnou and Premià de Mar after the sea creature – which can reach up to 2.5 metres (9'9”) in length was seen on the Ocata beach in the latter.
All other beaches in the two seaside towns carried warning signs ordering sunseekers not to go into the water.
The shark was very small in size, but the Civil Protection squad and lifeguards stationed in the area did not want to run any risks.
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