Waihi Beach - whats swimming in our waters

The image above is from Whitianga where recently this shark was spotted - we just need to remember this is their domain and show them respect. Recently I noticed that the north end of Wiahi Beach was closed for 3/4 of an hour while a shark was swimming too close for comfort - this is the respect they need to get and they will move on and remember it's their domain

Before Xmas I was out fishing for the day with some friends on Brian Harrisons boat Chalky 1 from Waihi Beach Charters   - out near Mayor Island we saw 3 sharks of various sizes in total - one about the same size as our boat and another we had hooked on a line for a while. They were not interested in us - curious but nothing more and after a little time they swam away.
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