ANZ's flying shark casts shadow of doubt

Idyllic weekends at local beaches have once again been disrupted by the scourge of the seas.

Bathers and sand-castle builders alike are fearful of entering Hong Kong waters for fear of attack.

Parents watch in a permanent state of readiness as youngsters paddle in the South China Sea and surfers cling to their boards as they watch for the tell-tale signs.

Nowhere is safe as Hong Kong trembles under the Shadow of the Blimp.

Shark sightings have increased during the past couple of weeks, particularly at weekends, as the weather improves and more people head for the coast.

The good weather also means that ANZ Bank's promotional blimp has been able to circumnavigate Hong Kong Island - especially at weekends.