From 26 to 30 June 2008, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department had carried a shark prevention net maintenance project at the beach and it was once closed.[4]
On 23 November 2018, Billy, an eight-year-old bull who lived at the beach, died with stomach full of plastic bags. An examination showed that the animal’s stomach and intestinal tract had been blocked with enough plastic bags to fill two rubbish bins.[5]
Usage
Due to the geological composition of surrounding area, the sand on the beach is mixture of black and yellow. The Hong Kong Government has constructed facilities on the upper beach for wild camping. As the beach faces south-southwest, the sunset can be clearly watched in Pui O. There are many restaurants beside the beaches, most of which sell swimming supplies and food.
There is a campsite at Pui O Beach that is open to the public and free of charge. It is open 24 hours for camping and is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Users can register with the management office before using it. There are a total of 52 camping spots in the camping site,[6] each of which is divided by wooden fences, and the ground is mainly sand. The camp is equipped with facilities like camp bays, barbecue pits and an office.[6] The camp is currently temporarily closed until further notice due to COVID-19 pandemic.[7]
