Great white shark spotted off Hawke’s Bay coast. Joe said he spotted a shadow in the water at a depth of 22 metres, before the great white shark revealed itself. The shark is thought to be a great white because of its large gills and white belly. People swimming at Tauranga and Mount Maunganui's beaches are urged to be aware of the presence of sharks, following the sighting of juvenile great white sharks over the long weekend. The average size for an adult female great white is between 4.2m and 5.2m, while a male average 3.5m to 4.1m, according to DoC.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 04, 2021 01:41 UTC