Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man's body floating in Wollongong Harbour early on Thursday morning.
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Two women on their early morning walk made the grisly discovery at about 6.30am.
Wollongong police duty officer Detective Sergeant Kevin Bale said police had recovered a deceased male floating just behind Wollongong Fishermen's Co-op.
"Around 6.30am two ladies walking, saw him floating face down in water called emergency services," Detective Sergeant Bale said.
He said police had found clothing nearby, however none of it contains any identifying material.
Detective Sergeant Bale said according to witnesses the man was seen running around between 6am and 6.30am in just his underpants.
He described the man as being in his mid-30s and caucasian. He said the man was still wearing socks when his body was found.
"At the moment, police don't know if his death was result of misadventure or suicide," Detective Sergeant Bale said.
"No-one has actually seen him going into the water."
"At this stage there's no identification," Detective Sergeant Bale said.
"We're investigating the circumstances behind it."
Police are calling for anyone who might have seen anything to contact Crimestoppers.
Police will use CCTV to help with their investigations.
"There were a lot of people around at the time and anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Wollongong police," Detective Sergeant Kevin Bale said.
