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Shark INCIDENT at The Bombie Surfing Spot near Exmouth
20 April 2024The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is currently coordinating the response for a shark incident at The Bombie Surfing Spot near Exmouth.
Situation:
- A male surfer was reportedly bitten by a shark at 12:30 pm on 20 April 2024.
- The incident was reported to DPIRD at approximately 2:00 pm.
What to do:
- Take additional caution in the The Bombie Surfing Spot area.
- Adhere to beach closures advised by Local Government Rangers, Parks and Wildlife Service officers or Surf Life Saving WA.
- Use your Sea Sense and stay informed by checking for shark activity on the SharkSmart website, SharkSmart WA app or Surf Life Saving WA’s Twitter feed.
- If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600. All shark sighting information reported to Water Police is provided to land managers and relevant authorities and to the public on the SharkSmart website, SharkSmart WA app and Surf Life Saving WA Twitter feed.
What authorities are doing:
DPIRD is working with local authorities to coordinate responses.
Extra information:
Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website – www.sharksmart.com.au/shark-activity, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow Surf Life Saving WA Twitter – twitter.com/SLSWA. Check www.sharksmart.com.au/news for updates to this alert and to view other warnings and media releases.