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The National Sea Rescue Institute has urged public caution along the Port Alfred coastline where the carcass of a humpback whale has been spotted about a kilometer off-shore west of the town.
Spokesperson, Craig Lambinon says the carcass is drifting in an easterly direction, and there is visible shark activity in the area.
He says they are appealing to bathers, paddlers and boaters to be cautious due to the increased shark presence attracted by the carcass.
"We are appealing to people to not swim at Port Alfred's beaches, as the carcass is gradually drifting closer to shore and is expected to beach", Lambinon said.
He says the situation is being monitored.
