The Fisheries Division in the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry and Labour in a release has informed the public that there have been reports in some Caribbean islands of an increase in number of sharks sighted around the Eastern Caribbean waters.
The Fisheries Division in the release said while it has not received any such reports of sightings in our waters, they are appealing to the public to be vigilant and exercise great caution when venturing into the sea.
They asked Fishermen and boat operators to ensure that their navigation and communication devices are in proper working conditions and possess adequate safety equipment before embarking on expeditions. Sea-bathers are also asked to be vigilant, avoid swimming alone and venturing in deep waters.
