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Shark Sighting Forces Beach Closures in Ashdod, Israel
9/27/2025
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Story summary
- A shark sighting off Ashdod, Israel, prompted beach evacuation and closure.
- Lifeguards are actively monitoring the area.
- Nearby beaches remain open. Swimming is prohibited.
- The municipality is assessing risk before reopening, following an April shark attack near Hadera that killed a man who was diving.
- The shark is believed to be a whale shark, typically not dangerous to humans.
