After a string of shark attacks, New Caledonia's government closed Nouméa's beaches for a year. But locals say it has gone too far
But the New Caledonian tour operator could never have anticipated what was to come.
But almost two months into the ban period, he believed the closure of the popular Baie des Citrons was too long, unreasonable and "negatively impacting" his tourism business — and others.Swimming is banned in New Caledonia's beaches.After the attack of a When asked about the closure of the beaches just out the front of her workplace, the young New Caledonian wasn't as concerned.
Despite the concerns of the scientific community, the local government in Nouméa is not backing down, announcing nine upcoming capture-and-kill campaigns throughout the year with no sign of the beaches reopening anytime soon.
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