By RNZ
Sharks have been spotted at a popular west Auckland surf beach.
An alert has been posted on Auckland Council's Safeswim website this afternoon, advising against swimming at Muriwai Beach.
Sharks have been sighted at a number of beaches around Auckland over the last few weeks, on both the west and east coasts.
![An alert has been posted on Auckland Council's Safeswim website this afternoon, advising against swimming at Muriwai Beach.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/RZKSOXMTECUKWEVVEIH7X6Z3CQ.jpg?auth=10ea69dd40b32be4e192880ff21445ab08062e6c9101a8e903a61be69e2f5e4d&width=16&height=8&quality=70&smart=true)