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Shark scare closes Jersey beach for first time

RNLI lifeguards cleared swimmers after a 10- to 12-foot shark was spotted 40 metres from shore, and the bay reopened about an hour later.

ST OUEN’S Bay became the first Jersey beach ever to be closed due to a shark sighting this weekend. Lifeguards cleared the water after the dark grey animal – estimated to be between 10ft and 12ft long – was spotted at around 10.40am on Saturday about 40 metres from the shoreline. RNLI lifeguards raised the red flag […] The post Shark scare closes Jersey beach for first time appeared first on Jersey Evening Post.

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Presumably a large shark caused excitement on the coast of Jersey. Therefore, for the first time in the history of the Channel Island, a complete bay was closed.

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Jersey Evening Post broke the news on Monday, August 3, 2026.
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