Dozens of people were asked by lifeguards to leave the ocean at around 3.30.

The shark was spotted at the end of the bay, close to Okura.

It comes after a woman was seriously injured in a recent shark attack in the South Island.

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23 Apr: World Anti-Doping Agency stands by ruling on Chinese swimmers who tested positive to same banned substance

21 Apr: Chinese swimming doping case sparks spat between global and US anti-doping agencies

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