Search continues for fisherman after shark encounter
The search for a missing man on the KZN south coast has entered a third day.
It's understood the 37-year-old went missing on Friday after being confronted by a shark at Mfazazana, near Hibberdene.
NSRI spokesperson, Craig Lambinon.
" It was reported that 3 local fishermen were in the water near to a school of sardines.
One man disappeared under water after a shark appeared to surface where the man was was fishing.
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Lambinon says it appears that one friend attempted to intervene.
"But it is believed that he was confronted by at least two sharks and he retreated to the shoreline."
Police have opened an investigation and are continuing in an ongoing search.
