WATCH: People swimming toward WHALE SHARK at Clifton Beach

People were caught on camera swimming towards a WHALE SHARK at Clifton Beach.

WATCH: PEOPLE SWIMMING TOWARD WHALE SHARK 

It turns out that the people in the water were the NSRI and Shark Spotters, who co-operated to guide the shark into deeper waters until it vanished, staying on standby.

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Videos of the spectacular rare site were shared on social media.

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Beachgoers were evacuated at a number of beaches on Thursday, where sharks were spotted at Clovelly, Muizenberg, and Clifton beaches.

Shark Spotters confirmed on their social media platforms that seven bronze whaler sharks were spotted at Clovelly Beach just after 15:00 on Thursday, while another shark sighting was confirmed at Muizenberg Beach just after 14:00. 

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According to Dyers Island Conservation Trust, whale sharks do not normally occur in cold waters. They prefer warm tropical waters such as Mozambique and Madagascar.

HERE IS TO REPORT ANY SHARK SPOTTINGS OR PEOPLE IN DISTRESS 

To report any shark spottings or people in distress in sea water, call the following numbers:

Shark Spotters at 078 174 4244

NSRI at 021 449 3500

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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ENCOUNTER ANY MARINE OR COASTAL WILDLIFE 

• Do not approach or try to get close to any marine or coastal wildlife. Their natural response will be to defend themselves and this may result in aggressive behaviour.
• Always keep a respectful distance between yourself and any wildlife to reduce stress on the wildlife. Move away if approached by wildlife.
• Never try to touch or pose with any marine or coastal wildlife. This places both you and the wildlife at risk of potential harm.
• Keep dogs under control by keeping them on a leash and well away from all wildlife at all times. Remove pets immediately from any place where coastal wildlife is present.
• Never try to feed any marine or coastal wildlife.
• Do not support the illegal feeding of wildlife for show. This is an illegal activity and must not be supported financially or otherwise.
• Do not act on your own trying to help the animal without authority.
• In case of any injured, hurt, or coastal wildlife in distress, contact the City of Cape Town on 021 480 7700 from a cellphone or 107 from a landline. The appropriate response will be initiated to assist the animal.