The Shark Attack campaign is underwriting this project and has become known as a clever, edgy and relatable way to educate the public on this species with such a bad reputation; showing sharks as the hunted and not the hunter we have been led to believe.
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The World Oceans Day Swim offers 800m, 1,6km, 3,2km and a full 5km swim, which the organisers say is the key to enabling them to stage the event in full compliance.
The World Oceans Day swim, to raise awareness of the problem of plastic in the sea, takes place on 5 June at the from the Point Yacht Club Beach Clubhouse.