Sharks have been sighted at three Auckland beaches, prompting Auckland Council's Safeswim website to issue warnings.
"Sharks spotted, swimming not advised", said a safety alert for Long Bay, 25km north of downtown Auckland, posted on the website at 3.20pm.
Similar warnings were also posted for two more, nearby, North Shore beaches - Waiake Bay and Browns Bay, at 3.21pm.
"Sharks sighted, exercise caution."