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Illegal ‘blast fishing’ to blame for rise in shark sightings, says Lebanese marine expert

Illegal ‘blast fishing’ to blame for rise in shark sightings, says Lebanese marine expert

  • Resorts have installed warning signs and told swimmers to be aware in the water following posts on social media showing sharks close to popular beaches
  • Videos have shown the predators off the Sarafand-Zahrani shore to the south and off the Kaslik complex in Jounieh
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