An Afternoons listener has written in with concerns about a fish and chip shop at Mangonui who give the fish remains from their processing plant to customers to feed sharks in the harbour. It attracts a lot of bronze whaler sharks.
Sounds like fun. The problem is - the listener points out - the harbour is a popular swimming spot for local kids who jump off the pontoon and jetty.
Clinton Duffy, a marine scientist at DOC talks to Jesse.
This shark was spotted swimming metres from shore at Whirinaki, north of Napier, on 2 January, 2024. Photo: Supplied/ Timothy James Carrington
