Swimmers in Bicheno on Tasmania’s East Coast are on high alert after reports of a shark spotted swimming close to shore near a popular beach.
Tasmania Police received a call from a concerned beach-goer, reporting a 2-3 metre shark swimming near the blowhole at Burgess Street.
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Shark sightings are not uncommon in Tasmanian waters, as the state is home to a diverse range of marine life, including several species of sharks.
Beach-goers are advised to exercise caution and to follow the advice of authorities when swimming in the ocean.
