A shark has been spotted near a popular beach on Bruny Island this afternoon, prompting authorities to issue a community warning.
Police say swimmers and people considering venturing into the water near Coal Point should to be aware of a two to three metre long shark.
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The shark, believed to be a Mako, was reportedly was sighted in the Adventure Bay area on Tuesday afternoon.
Shark sightings are not uncommon in Tasmanian waters, with the state home to a diverse range of marine life and several species of sharks.
Anyone with additional shark sightings should report them to police on 131 444.
