A snorkeller has lodged a public shark sighting report off Dromana Beach, stating a small shark was seen swimming nearby on Saturday evening.
The report was submitted through the Dorsal shark alert platform, which allows members of the public to log sightings that can then be reviewed through Dorsal’s moderation process.
What was reported
Based on the details provided in the public report:
- Location: Dromana Beach, near Anthony’s Nose Boat Ramp
- Number of sharks: 1
- Species: Unknown
- Estimated size: about 1 metre (as estimated by the person who lodged the report)
- Estimated distance from shore: about 20 metres
- Activity at the time: the reporter said they were snorkelling
Because the sighting was logged as a public report and no media was attached, the size and identification remain an estimate provided by the person who submitted it.
Online reaction
The report drew immediate attention online, with some commenters responding light-heartedly, referencing the familiar “baby shark” soundtrack.
STPL News is not repeating those comments as confirmation of the shark’s age or species, as the report lists the shark as unknown.
About Dorsal reports
Dorsal describes itself as a community-based shark reporting and alert system, and states it has processes for vetting public reports, including reviewing the completeness of reports and contacting submitters where needed.
