GAZA, April 2 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian official said on Sundaythat schools of sharks stormed shores of the southern Gaza Strip. Fouad al-Aamoudi, chief of the Palestinian FishermenAssociation in Gaza told reporters that flocks of sharks stormedthe shores of the southern Gaza Strip, mainly in the towns ofRafah and Khan Younis.

    "Dozens of sharks which stormed the shores of Rafah and KhanYounis were seen today (Sunday)," said al-Aamoudi, adding that itwas the first time that such kinds of fish appeared on Gaza shores.He warned residents to avoid swimming or using small boats infishing in those areas.

    "Some fishermen managed to catch some of those sharks right atthe beach. Some of the sharks are weighing 120 kilograms," said al-Aamoudi. Enditem