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A shark nearly knocks a surfer off his board at a popular beach as an urgent warning is issued to swimmers.
- A seven-foot shark hit a surfer’s board at Cosies Surf Break in Mandurah, WA
- The surfer was not injured during the encounter, which took place on Thursday
- Local beaches were initially closed but reopened, with residents told to be vigilant
Beachgoers have been warned about a vagrant shark after the two-meter predator struck a surfer on his board.
The shark was seen at Cosies Surf Break in the Mandurah suburb of Falcon in Western Australia at 7 a.m.
A member of the public reported the sighting after the shark struck a surfer’s board.
The surfer was not injured during the encounter with the unknown shark.
Bathers have been warned about a two-meter shark that hit a surfer’s board on Thursday (file image)
The Department for Primary Industries and Regional Development issued a warning to bathers in Mandurah.
All beaches within a kilometer of Cosies Surf Break were closed, but have since reopened.
Local rangers investigated the situation after the initial report and concluded that it was safe to reopen the beaches.
However, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has urged bathers to remain vigilant.
There have been 19 fatal shark attacks in Western Australia since 2000.
If anyone sees a shark, they should report it to the Water Police on 9442 8600.
The shark encounter occurred at Cosies Surf Break in the Mandurah suburb of Falcon in Western Australia (Pictured Falcon Beach)