Great white sharks spotted on Great Ocean Road, beaches closed

By Marika Dobbin-Thomas
Updated January 7 2017 - 6:08am, first published 5:29am
Bronze whaler sharks have become a common sight this summer. Photo: NZ Fishing News
Bronze whaler sharks have become a common sight this summer. Photo: NZ Fishing News
Point Lonsdale Beach was closed due to shark sighting within 500 metres of flags. Photo: Anna Sublet
Point Lonsdale Beach was closed due to shark sighting within 500 metres of flags. Photo: Anna Sublet
The Westpac Rescue helicopter at Point Lonsdale. Photo: Anna Sublet
The Westpac Rescue helicopter at Point Lonsdale. Photo: Anna Sublet
Surf life savers lower the flags when a shark is seen in the water. Photo: Anna Sublet
Surf life savers lower the flags when a shark is seen in the water. Photo: Anna Sublet
Lifesaver Ken-Leon Yap on shark watch. Photo: Alan Barber
Lifesaver Ken-Leon Yap on shark watch. Photo: Alan Barber

Five great white sharks have been spotted in the waters off Great Ocean Road beaches on Friday.

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