He fell overboard around 1pm on Sunday near Port Stephens, sparking a search.

A man who fell overboard during a fishing competition off the NSW coast has been identified as fears he may have been attacked by a shark grow.

The search has resumed for experienced game fisher Paul Barning, who went overboard on Sunday afternoon.

The search has resumed for experienced game fisher Paul Barning, who went overboard on Sunday afternoon.

An experienced fisherman is still missing at sea after falling overboard in a freak accident during a fishing competition.

The search continues for Paul Barning, who was pulled overboard while taking part in a game-fishing competition off the coast of Newcastle on Sunday.

The search continues for Paul Barning, who was pulled overboard while taking part in a game-fishing competition off the coast of Newcastle on Sunday.

The search has resumed for experienced game fisher Paul Barning, who went overboard on Sunday afternoon.

A fisherman missing off the NSW coast became tangled before falling off his boat, police say.

Search for man dragged overboard near Newcastle during fishing competition hampered by fast-moving currents