What does a blue shark flag mean at a beach?
What does a blue shark flag mean at a beach? Blue and Purple Flags Sharks, jellyfish and other dangerous marine life can turn a fun day at the beach into an unpleasant day at the hospital — or worse. When potentially dangerous ocean animals have been spotted, you'll see a dark blue or purple flag. These flags fly either on their own or with other colored flags.
What flag at the beach is for sharks?
Purple Flag – Dangerous Marine Life If a shark is in the water, then a red flag or double red flag will be hoisted. Knowing the meaning of each flag warning will help you and your family stay safe in and around the water.
What is the safe flag on the beach?
Red flag is high hazard meaning high surf and/or strong currents. Yellow flag is medium hazard meaning moderate surf and/or currents. Green flag is low hazard meaning calm conditions, exercise caution. Purple flag means dangerous marine life spotted.
Can you go on the beach with a red flag?
Red Flag – Red Flags flying mean that the waters have high surf and you should stay out of the water. You can still play in the sand, relax in your beach chair or take a walk along the beach! Just don't get in, unless you are a surfer with a personal floatation device.