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In the waters off Jumunjin, Gangneung, engulfing sharks… Coast Guard, caution

At around 5 am on the 4th, a fisherman who went out fishing found a dead shark with a length of 2.5m and a body circumference of 90cm from 4.72 miles east of Sodol Port, Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, caught in a net and reported to the Sokcho Coast Guard.

mixed shark

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After the Coast Guard inquired to a specialized agency, the found shark was determined to be a malignant shark.

The name ‘salmon shark’ comes from the fact that the crocodile mainly feeds on salmon.

They are smaller in size compared to the more aggressive great white sharks.

There are no known cases of attacks on humans.

However, as sharks were found in the waters of their jurisdiction, the Coast Guard notified relevant agencies such as local governments and requested that patrols on beaches be strengthened.

In addition, through the police box having jurisdiction over the area, patrols around the area where sharks were found are strengthened and closely monitored for re-appearances.

The Coast Guard said, “The place where the shark was found is far from a nearby beach and the found shark is also a non-aggressive crocodile. requested

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Measure the size of caught sharks

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He continued, “Do not enter the waters where sharks have appeared in the past, avoid swimming in the early morning and at night, when sharks are mainly active, including if there is a wound, and when you encounter a shark in the sea, it stimulates the shark by screaming or splashing. He explained that the actions should be avoided.

“When encountering sharks in the sea, do not move by sticking to rocks or the bottom. When divers or haenyeo enter the water, move in pairs of two or more. Do not wear colorful wetsuits and avoid swimming with pets. “, he added.

This year, on the east coast of Gangwon-do, a single blue shark was caught in the waters near Jangsa-dong, Sokcho, on June 6th.

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Coast Guard Watching Overcaught Sharks

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