A Fisheries officer hopped into a dinghy that was launched from there Primary Industries and Resources boat, Southern Ranger to perform a routine inspection of a
fishing boat in Anxious Bay, off Port Lincoln, this week when a massive white pointer circled by.
One the officials managed to snap this incredible picture of the shark stalking the dinghy.
Fisheries manager of regional operations Peter Dietman said that as the weather warmed up, more people began enjoying the water.
"It is very likely we will hear more reports of shark activity along the coastline," he said.
"We urge anyone who notices sharks to report it the 24-hour Fishwatch number on 1800 065 522.
"Any details about the location and number of sharks, how close it is to shore and to swimmers or other people is very helpful for us tracking them along the coastline."
Mr Dietman said great whites were fully protected in all Australian state and Commonwealth waters
