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"Furthermore, people should not dump bait into the water because by doing so would-be shark hunters and observers are likely to entice sharks to remain and to attract others to the area."
Members of the public are urged to make use of the 27 public swimming pools managed by the two municipal councils, some of which are open from 6.30 am to 10 pm daily.
If the public wish to swim in the sea, they should only consider going to those gazetted beaches in the other parts of the territory where shark warnings are not in force and where lifeguard services are provided.
Even so, the spokesman warned, due caution and personal responsibility for safety must be exercised by all members of the public because, whilst measures are being taken to reduce levels of risk as far as possible, their safety from sharks cannot be guaranteed when they swim in the sea.
The Government Flying Service will resume its dawn surveillance programme tomorrow (Saturday) and this will continue on Sunday. Marine police will continue to patrol the Sai Kung coast and to issue warnings should a shark sighting take place. Lifeguards at all gazetted beaches will also remain vigilant.
Meanwhile, the inter-departmental working group is continuing to work with various experts to gather data and to study the various factors that might be contributing to sharks being present in Hong Kong waters and to their attacks on people.
End/Friday, June 23, 1995
Road Traffic (Safety Equipment) Regulations
The Government has amended existing regulations to extend the requirement for compulsory fitting and wearing of seat belts to include the rear seats of private cars, and any middle front seats in private cars, taxis, light buses and goods vehicles.
New requirements have also been introduced for the wearing of child safety restraints.