Fisherman is attacked by a shark off the coast of Western Australia
A spearfisherman has been attacked by a shark in the waters near the tourist town of Exmouth in Western Australia’s North West Cape.
It happened around 2pm on Friday when the victim was spearfishing in the waters off Peak Island, about 30 miles from Exmouth.
It is understood he had a collision with a lemon shark, sustaining minor injuries.
A spearfisherman has been attacked by a shark in the waters near the tourist town of Exmouth in Western Australia’s North West Cape (file photo)
The victim was spearfishing in the waters off Peak Island, about 30 miles from Exmouth.
A WA Country Health Service said the man was taken to Exmouth Hospital for treatment, where he is in a stable condition.
The attack prompted the state’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) to issue a shark alert for the Peak Island area.
Those in the area are advised to adhere to beach closures.
Anyone who sees a shark in WA is urged to 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, the SharkSmart WA app and the Surf Life Saving WA Twitter feed.
The attack comes in the same week that Tod Gendle, 55, was taken by a great white while surfing at Streaky Bay in South Australia.