Headless shark remains a mystery

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

The Department of Conservation is continuing efforts to establish who killed and decapitated a young great white shark.

The 2.5-metre long headless shark was found at the boat ramp at Māhia last Friday.

DoC Tairāwhiti operations manager Matt Tong said the rest of the shark’s carcase was buried in an undisclosed location.

“The location of the shark’s head remains unknown,” he said.

“Great white sharks are protected under the Wildlife Act 1953.”

Anyone with information about the latest incident should contact 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362468).