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Several beaches in Sydney are closed this morning after shark sightings in the water.

Lifeguards have evacuated the water at Manly beach, Dee Why beach and Palm beach this morning, all around 9am, after the sightings. The beaches are closed.

The search will continue as is in it current intensity for a number of days yet. We will act on all information coming forward.