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Shark Spotted Off Ashkelon Coast, Beaches Closed: 'Everyone Out of the Water'

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Ashkelon closes all beaches after lifeguards spot shark near shore; city urges swimmers to leave water immediately and follow safety instructions as patrols continue

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Rescue services quickly closed the beach after the shark was identified. The municipality said residents and visitors are asked to obey the instructions of lifeguards, get out of the water and follow the instructions.

About two weeks after Ashdod announced a shark sighting on a beach near the city, the Ashkelon municipality has now announced the closure of the city's beaches following a shark sighting. "Get out of the water and follow the instructions," the municipality said in a statement.

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A spokeswoman for the Ashkelon municipality announced a short time ago (Wednesday) that the city's beaches were closed following a shark spotted at sea by rescue services. The municipality said: "Residents and beach visitors are asked to obey the instructions of lifeguards, get out of the water and follow the instructions. Additional updates as needed." A few days ago, a whale shark was spotted at Beach 11 in Ashdod. Its dorsal fin, which rose …

The Ashkelon Municipality has informed its residents that the beaches are now closed (Wednesday) following a shark spotted on the city's beaches. The post Panic in Ashkelon: Beaches closed following a shark appeared first on Knitted News.

About a week and a half after the incident in Ashdod - a shark was spotted on the shores of Ashkelon • The municipality said: "Residents and visitors are asked to get out of the water and follow the instructions"

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mako broke the news in on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
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