05/02/2021
Watch: DOC marine technical advisor Clinton Duffy explains shark sightings are common at new Zealand beaches. Credits: Image - Getty / Video - AM Show
A shark expert says the number of shark sightings this year is normal but warns sharks can attack because they re curious.
DOC marine technical advisor Clinton Duffy says shark sightings are common at New Zealand beaches and aren t something to be concerned over. When you re up in the air and any high vantage point you ll often see sharks at swimming beaches.
In late December, Duffy watched a two-metre Bronze Whaler swim past his wife and kids at Whananaki Beach but says it s a species he wouldn t normally be worried about.
Fatal shark attack: Woman fatally mauled at Waihī Beach in Bay of Plenty
7 Jan, 2021 06:45 AM
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The woman died at the scene a short time later and the incident will be referred to the Coroner. Photo / Tadhg Stopford
The woman died at the scene a short time later and the incident will be referred to the Coroner. Photo / Tadhg Stopford
NZ Herald
A woman has died after being mauled by a shark at Waihī Beach, despite desperate first aid provided on the beach.
It is understood the woman was dragged from the water alive and paramedics administered CPR on the beach to no avail.