Bowentown and Waihi beaches will not be closed today despite yesterday’s fatal shark attack.
Flags won't be put out at Bowentown but observational patrols will take place, Surf Life Saving New Zealand said in a statement today.
Flagged patrols will take place nearby at Waihi Beach and Island View.
The victim is a woman in hear early twenties, sources tell 1 NEWS.
Surrounding beaches will be patrolled as usual today, while regular patrols will resume tomorrow.
Otawhiwhi Marae have instated a rāhui spanning the north end of Waihi Beach down to Bowentown Heads and in the harbour to Ongare, Tuapiro and Tanner Point.
It prohibits the collection of shellfish and fishing, and is likely to be in place for a week.
Police said in a statement that were not able to confirm the cause of death but indications are that it was a shark attack.
"We appreciate her death was extremely traumatic for those who were at Waihi Beach yesterday and we are offering Victim Support services to anyone who requires it," Eastern Waikato area commander Inspector Dean Anderson said.
"I would like to acknowledge the emergency service responders who went to her aid including the Waihī Beach Surf Life Saving Club members, Ambulance and a holidaying GP who provided medical aid, Fire and Emergency NZ, the Waihi Beach Coastguard."
"Our thanks and appreciation also go to our local Iwi from the Otawhiwhi Marae for blessing the area with a Karakia and for the compassion and care they showed for the victim and her friends."
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