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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Eva Corlett in Wellington

Scientists investigate rise in great white shark sightings at popular New Zealand holiday spot

Front on view of a great white shark approaching  camera in murky blue-green water
A great white shark in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty region. Scientists are investigating increased sightings of the predator in the area. Photograph: Phil Ross

Great white shark sightings are increasing in one of New Zealand’s most popular coastal holiday spots, with a team of experts assembling to find out what is behind the rise.

The population in the Bay of Plenty region, on the North Island’s east coast, booms over summer as holidaymakers flock to the area’s beautiful beaches. But visitors have become increasingly fearful over what appears to be more frequent visits from great white sharks during summer.

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