Stockton and Nobbys beaches have been closed after a large shark was spotted near a reef by a lifeguard.
The shark is believed to be around three metres in length and was seen at the southern end of Nobbys early this afternoon.
Stockton and Nobbys beaches in #Newcastle closed after a #shark was spotted by a lifeguard.
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— NBN News (@nbnnews) December 9, 2015