The father of shark attack victim Ben Gerring has spoken publicly for the first time about his loss at a memorial paddle-out off the Mandurah coast.
A jetski patrolled, keeping watch, around dozens of friends paddling on Saturday in memory of Mr Gerring, lost to a great white a fortnight ago as he was surfing.
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Surfers farewell shark attack victim Ben Gerring
Dozens of surfers have paid tribute to shark attack victim Ben Gerring in a paddle-out off the Mandurah coast. Vision: 9 News Perth
Mr Gerring's fiance Jasmine Boyer, pregnant with their first child, watched from shore as his brother Rick took part in the paddle-out.
"I'm pretty proud. Very proud," Shayne Gerring told Nine News Perth before choking up.
"Day by day's just a rollercoaster really; we have our moments and then we just push on through," Rick Gerring said.
The family voiced concerns about the shark alert system and called for better warnings.
A memorial service for Mr Gerring was held on Friday at Port Bouvard Surf Lifesaving Club.
His family intends to scatter Ben's ashes in the sea.