The lake is situated within the Shark Lake Nature Reserve , which occupies an area of 16.1 hectares ( 40 acres ) .
Is one of the few permanent freshwater lakes and wetlands on the south coast .
The lake is situated within the Shark Lake Nature Reserve , which occupies an area of 16.1 hectares ( 40 acres ) and is one of the few permanent freshwater lakes and wetlands on the south coast .