Sharks return to Hadera: serious warning to the public

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The Nature and Parks Authority is warning the public against diving and snorkeling in the area of the Hadera power station, where sharks arrive every year between November and May. According to the Authority, bathing is prohibited in the area, and strong currents, whirlpools and fishing gear endanger the lives of divers. The sharks that arrive in the area are of the Carcharhinus and Galeocerdo species, and they gather in search of warm water.

The warning is published against the background of an incident in April 2025, in which a civilian was killed in an encounter with a shark. Sharks have also been sighted at other beaches in Israel, and the Authority calls on the public to avoid approaching them.

The Nature and Parks Authority emphasizes that sharks are a protected natural resource, and any harassment of them is a criminal offense. The Authority reminds the public that an encounter with sharks is not controllable and may end in death.