1.   The government has resisted calls to mount a full-scale shark hunt.

2.   Hong Kong authorities on Monday ruled out an official shark hunt, although they kept shark warning flags hoisted over Sai Kung beaches on Tuesday, effectively banning swimming.

3.   But the authorities have ruled out an official shark hunt, saying it could increase the peril.

4.   But the authorities have ruled out an official shark hunt.

5.   The authorities have ruled out an official shark hunt, however, saying it could increase the danger.

6.   The authorities have ruled out an official shark hunt, however, saying it could increase the peril.