The sharks returned to Hadera, and the city's warning: "This is a predator - don't enter the water"

The sharks have returned to the mouth of the Hadera stream, and the Nature and Parks Authority and the municipality are warning against entering the water. A year and a half after Barak Tzach was fatally attacked at the site, the municipality fears that curious onlookers will not be deterred. A fine of 320 shekels for anyone entering the water.

The sharks have returned to the mouth of the Hadera stream, and the Nature and Parks Authority and the municipality are warning the public against entering the water. A year and a half after Barak Tzach, a married father of four, was fatally attacked at the site while filming sharks, the municipality fears that curious onlookers will not be deterred. Dozens of sharks of two species – dusky and sandbar – are expected to stay in the area until April. The municipality is placing signs, operating a coastal security patrol along 7.5 kilometers, and imposing a fine of 320 shekels for anyone entering the water. A municipal official admits that it is impossible to prevent entry entirely, and that ultimately the responsibility lies with the people. The sharks are attracted to the warm water discharged from the nearby "Orot Rabin" power station. The article cites official warnings but does not include the voices of residents or surfers.