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Shark WARNING between Sorrento and Trigg in the Perth Metro Area
14 March 2018Update on 15 March at 1.55pm:
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has sought expert scientific opinion on what caused the injuries to two 10 year-old boys, who suffered bite wounds in a suspected shark interaction at Watermans Bay Beach.
Photos of the injuries were supplied to us for investigation, by a relative of one of the boys.
We have been advised the injuries were not consistent with a shark bite, but some other marine animal.
As a result we are downgrading the alert issued overnight, however, water users should be careful in the marine environment at all times.
Alert issued 14 March 2018:
Alert level:
A shark WARNING has been issued for Perth Metropolitan Waters between Sorrento Beach and Trigg after a possible shark interaction was reported at Watermans Bay Beach this evening.
Situation:
- Two people received minor leg injuries while wading 3 metres offshore at Watermans Bay Beach at approximately 5:20pm this evening.
- The incidents occurred minutes apart. The matter was reported to Water Police as a possible shark interaction.
- The two people left the beach and their injuries were treated by a doctor.
- The people have not reported any information on possible size or species.
What to do:
- Adhere to beach closures advised by Local Government Rangers or Surf Life Saving WA.
- Take additional caution in the Watermans Bay area.
- Keep informed of the latest detection and sighting information by checking the SharkSmart website 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 response agencies and to the public on the SharkSmart website and Surf Life Saving WA Twitter feed.
What authorities are doing:
Fisheries officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development are investigating. There are no further details on the reported interaction at this stage.
Extra information:
Keep informed of the latest detection and sighting information by checking the Shark Activity Map on the SharkSmart website – www.sharksmart.com.au/shark-activity or the Surf Life Saving WA Twitter – twitter.com/SLSWA.
Check www.sharksmart.com.au/news for current alerts and warnings.