Eastern Bay of Plenty beach-goers have reported seeing sharks off Ohope, Thornton and Matata.
A person visiting a beach at Thornton, who didn't want to be named, said she spotted at least one shark in shallow water off the beach at Thornton yesterdayand took a photo.
She said she had also heard a shark had been seen off Matata on Saturday.
Whakatane Surf Life Saving Club lifeguard Carla Reid said there had been about five reports of sharks off Ohope during the past week.