A large great white shark was spotted swimming around a fishing boat near the coast of New South Wales.

Over the weekend, Jamie Culver and his friends set out on a fishing trip off the coast of New South Wales. The calm waters of Port Stephens seemed like the perfect spot to drop their lines and relax. Little did they know, they were about to have an encounter with one of the ocean's most infamous predators - a great white shark.

As they were enjoying the sun and sea, a massive grey figure emerged from the depths and began circling their boat. Jamie couldn't believe his eyes as he came face-to-face with a five-metre great white shark. He described its size as being similar to that of a submarine, leaving him and his friends in a state of both fear and awe.

"It's not every day that you're in the presence of an apex predator," Jamie said. "It was a mix of petrifying and thrilling at the same time. We were all on edge, but also excited to witness such a magnificent creature up close."

To their surprise, the great white stuck around their boat for about an hour, joining in on their fishing expedition. Jamie described the shark as being incredibly placid, even allowing them to feed it one of their catches. "We had an agreement going on," he chuckled.

Despite the excitement of the encounter, Jamie couldn't help but feel saddened by the thought of losing such a vital ecosystem. He mentioned the threat of an offshore wind farm, which could potentially harm the habitat of these vulnerable creatures.

"It's upsetting to think that we might lose this beautiful ecosystem," Jamie said. He also noted that great white sharks are considered a vulnerable species in several states, including New South Wales, with an estimated adult population of only 750.

As they headed back to shore, Jamie couldn't help but hope for another encounter with the great white on his next fishing trip. He was grateful for the rare and unforgettable experience, but also aware of the importance of preserving these creatures and their habitat. After all, great white sharks are a valuable part of the ocean's diverse ecosystem and are most commonly spotted in the southern parts of the country.

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