Beaches were closed early on Sunday due to a shark attack in Plettenberg Bay. The victim of the incident was 39-year-old Kimon ‘Kiki’ Bisogno from Cape Town.
Ndifuna Ukwazi, an organisation consisting of activists and lawyers who provide legal services, research capacity and training opportunities to communities in campaigns for justice & equality, was one of many to send its heartfelt condolences to her friends and family.
The organisation added that the family has asked that flowers be placed outside of Ferdinando’s Pizza in Observatory Lower Main Road.
We send our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of Kimon "Kiki" Bisogno.
With partner Diego, she served home-made pasta on Wednesdays to people experiencing homelessness for 5 yrs & contributed food, gas & other essentials to Rainbow House (2nd stage housing) in Obz CT #RIPKiki pic.twitter.com/SFXw9iLVe2
— Ndifuna Ukwazi (@NdifunaUkwazi) September 25, 2022
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Now, a video of a shark swimming in waist-deep water near the shore is circulating on social media. One Twitter user shared the clip, but the original post was shared by Plettenberg Bay is Awesome on Facebook.
The Twitter post’s caption states that the footage was taken a day after the attack – Monday – on Central Beach. However, it’s since come to light that it was taken at Sanctuary Beach, and was taken in May 2022.
One Tweep commented on the latest video: “Has anyone thought it may be a good idea to take this shark out? Or are we going to wait and watch for the repeat …”.
Others have responded: “Humans have land, let the fish enjoy their habitat” and “Take out one just for existing? This is their home and there are hundreds more in these waters. How about not absolutely having to swim in shark-infested waters. Or accepting the risk if you do.”
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Swim with caution.
Here’s the clip:
Filmed on Central Beach today in Plett, close to where yesterday's fatal attack took place. That water is at best waist deep.
Fucking hell! pic.twitter.com/EPmIatX2mI
— Don Johnstone (@ThatManDon) September 26, 2022
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Picture: Screenshot / Twitter