A whale carcass was spotted floating offshore near Black Rock.
As a result, authorities in the Buffalo Bay Municipality, announced the closure of Gonubie Beach, in East London.
The Municipality said the closure is a precautionary safety measure following reports of sharks observed feeding on the whale carcass.
The public is therefore, urged to stay out of the water and adhere to all safety instructions issued by lifeguards and local authorities.
The Municipality said the beach would be reopened only when deemed safe.
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