South Africa's Second Beach in the Eastern Cape is among the world's deadliest for shark attacks – and there have been five fatalities in five years, with three in 2009 alone.
So what is causing the surge in attacks? Theories range from the shark-drawing blood of ceremonial animal sacrifices by traditional healers on the beach, to loud onshore music or a curse on surfers and lifesavers, who have been the only victims so far.
Scientists say bull sharks – Zambezis to us locals – are behind the attacks. They can grow to more than two metres long, and are known for shallow water attacks.
The Durban-based KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board is now investigating and plans to catch sharks and fit acoustic tags and receivers.

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