Tuesday 14 October 2014

Time 'n' tide ...

... wait for no man.

Shark-proof enclosures abound on the still, warm beaches within Sydney Harbour. This is Clontarf, yet again, which is on the eastern side of the Spit Bridge. There have been 30+ fatal shark attacks within the entirety of the harbour, the first in 1791, and the most recent in January 1963. I guess they make an impression on the general populace. The enclosure at Clontarf was constructed in 1949. The Mayor at the time was Bob Scharkie.

4 comments:

Stefan Jansson said...

I also prefer to swim without sharks.

Joan Elizabeth said...

Too cold to swim today. Brrrrrr

Julie said...

mmm ... yes ... but today was rather extraordinary, Joan. I suspect we shall be at the beach again on Sunday.

diane b said...

Hee hee appropriate name.