Kiama’s East Beach was closed this morning (9 January) due to the alleged sighting of a 2.5 metre long shark. 

On top of that, a 1.5 metre stingray was found washed up on the beach with shark bites on it.

Source: Ian Altman

Beach lifeguards and Kiama residents helped bury the giant stingray in the sand and gave it a proper burial.

The sighting follows the sighting of a 4.5 metre white shark at Callala Bay on 5 January.

Source: Ian Altman

The Bugle urges beachgoers to stay safe, swim between the flags and heed warnings from the lifeguards on duty.