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Shark Sighting - NSOP Section 6 – Emergency Operations Version Number: 1.0 Effective Date: 1 October 2021 Review Date: 31 <strong>Jul</strong>y 2023 Document Owner: <strong>National</strong> Lifesaving Manager 1.0 PURPOSE This procedure outlines the actions that shall be taken when a shark sighting occurs. 2.0 SCOPE This procedure covers all SLS operations and activities. Note – SLS operations includes surf sport, lifeguard training, beach education, etc. 3.0 REQUIREMENTS Required PPE N/A Awards/Licenses N/A Training N/A Other N/A Equipment N/A 4.0 PROCEDURES If a member of the public advises they have seen a shark: 4.1 At or near to a patrolled beach, the Patrol Captain must assess the legitimacy of the sighting and the severity of the risk. If the validity is high, proceed as follows below. Note - A confirmed shark sighting is when it has been sighted with certainty directly by a lifeguard or patrol support and/or another competent and/or reliable source, If a patrol member spots a shark: 4.2 Inform the patrol captain and then other patrol members that there has been a possible sighting and to keep an eye out for further sightings. 4.3 Gather as much information about the sighting as possible including: NSOP SHARK SIGHTING NSOP_FINAL 90
a) Species (if known) b) Length (approx.) c) Number of animals d) Distance from shore e) Direction of travel (if known) f) Establish whether water users in close proximity to the shark’s location have been advised or not. 4.4 If the shark sighting is within 500m of the flag patrol, request all swimmers leave the water as soon as practicable without unnecessarily alarming them. 4.5 Close the Flagged Area and place appropriate shark signage if available, and advise the public and beach users to remain clear of the water. 4.6 Begin a scan of the water from an elevated position to observe the shark, starting from the last known location and extending to 500m either side of the Flagged Area where practicable. 4.7 Inform neighbouring Clubs, beaches and Surfcom where relevant. 4.8 Do NOT in any circumstance attempt to capture, kill or injure the shark. 4.9 Do NOT in any circumstance attempt to chase or drive the shark away using an IRB or other craft, unless there is imminent risk of harm to water users. 4.10 The decision to reopen the Flagged Area to the public is at the discretion of the Patrol Captain. It is recommended that the Flagged Area stays closed for a minimum of 30 minutes after the last sighting, once thorough observations have been completed from an elevated location. 4.11 Once it has been determined that the Flagged Area is safe to reopen, then normal patrol operating procedures should be re-established under the direction of the Patrol Captain. NSOP SHARK SIGHTING NSOP_FINAL 91
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