Swimmers and boaters on the Tasman Peninsula have been warned to be on the lookout for a large great white shark, reportedly lurking just off the coast.
Tasmania Police issued the alert on Thursday evening, saying the 5-metre shark was spotted around 250 metres from the shore of Pirates Bay at Eaglehawk Neck.
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Authorities are urging caution for anyone planning to enter the water in the area.
“Swimmers and recreational boaters are requested to take care if entering the water in that location,” a spokesperson said.
