South Africa: Five Cape Town Beaches Closed After Shark Attack

29 September 2011

Pretoria — The City of Cape Town has closed five beaches until further notice after a male swimmer was attacked by a great white shark yesterday morning.

Glencairn, Kalk Bay, St James, Fish Hoek and Muizenberg have all been closed until further notice, said the city in a statement.

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