What flag is a shark warning on the beach?

Most beaches will hoist a double red flag to close the beach if dangerous sharks are nearby. Purple flags usually indicates the presence of other marine life such as jelly fish, stingrays, sea snakes, etc. Beaches that have frequent shark visits may use a purple flag with a shark emblem.



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Purple Flags When potentially dangerous ocean animals have been spotted, you'll see a purple flag. These flags fly either on their own or with other colored flags. If you see a purple flag, but the water is not closed to swimming, use extreme caution and keep a close watch for dangerous animals.

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