The surprising appearance of hammerheads hunting off a popular Gold Coast beach is the most significant shark activity seen in the area for more than 15 years, according to prominent marine biologist Olaf Meynecke.
Dr Meynecke from Griffith University's Coastal and Marine Research Centre said about 40 scalloped hammerhead sharks have been swimming off Burleigh Heads since late March.
"We actually have juvenile scalloped hammerhead sharks right next to the beach, we're talking about 40, 50 metres from the beach," he said.
