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Authorities are urging caution following a series of reports regarding shark sightings off the coast of Gangneung, Gangwon Province, on July 4.
According to the Gangneung Coast Guard, a report was received at 2:03 p.m. that day from a fishing vessel operating in the waters east of Gyeongpo Beach, stating that a shark had been spotted.
This was followed by another report of a shark sighting in waters 4 kilometers east of Anmok Beach.
In response, the city of Gangneung issued a disaster text message at 4:51 p.m., advising the public to "please exercise caution regarding safety during marine leisure and swimming activities."
The Gangneung Coast Guard has also urged nearby leisure businesses and fishing vessels to take extra precautions following the reports.
The Coast Guard has requested that beaches in the Gangneung area broadcast safety warnings via loudspeakers regarding the potential presence of sharks.
Additionally, the Coast Guard has ordered coastal patrol stations to strengthen patrols and safety operations using coastal rescue boats and patrol vessels.
Meanwhile, at the time the shark sightings were reported, Gyeongpo Beach held its first opening ceremony of the year and began welcoming summer vacationers in earnest.
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