Shark
Hundreds protest for SMART drumlines to protect WA from sharks
"We've seen so many attacks. And what we want to know is when is the government going to take action?"
- by David Allan-Petale
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Shark
Shark deterrent technology start-up to list on ASX
Ocean Guardian wants to raise $5 million in a bid to keep Australia's beaches safe.
- by Cara Waters
Margaret River
Patrols extended with $350,000 funding boost as shark sightings surge
Aerial patrols of West Australian beaches are being extended beyond April for the first time as whale strandings and a bumper salmon run contribute to a surge in shark sightings.
WA
Surfer knocked off his board by 2m shark at Prevelly
The surfer said he was paddling in the water when he was knocked off his board by a 2m shark of an unknown species about 10am on Wednesday, but was not injured.
- by David Prestipino
Gracetown
And again ... shark warning issued after surfer 'swiped' by tail at Gracetown
A surfer was brushed by a shark's tail in Gracetown on Monday but did not suffer any injuries.
Animals
'It just had a go at the motor': White shark circles boat off WA coast
A Dunsborough fisherman received a shock when a four-metre white shark circled his boat for 20 minutes.
- by Emma Kirk
Environment
'You go in the ocean, you run a risk': WA Premier speaks out on shark mitigation
Sharks make WA an "environmentally wild place" compared to other parts of the world, but the state government is doing all it can to mitigate the risk of an attack, the premier says.
WA
'It turned and opened its mouth': Shark survivor recounts Gracetown attack
Gracetown shark attack survivor Alejandro Travaglini has recounted from his hospital bed the terrifying encounter he had with a great white shark on Monday.
- by David Prestipino
Conservation
Great white sharks responsible for two Gracetown attacks: Fisheries
Department experts have now confirmed a great white shark was responsible for both attacks.
- by Hannah Barry
Updated
Shark
Margaret River Pro cancelled due to shark fears
The World Surf League says the safety of surfers is a priority and they have therefore decided to cancel the rest of the competition.
Shark Mitigation Systems
Charity page set up for WA shark attack victim Alex Travaglini
A gofundme page has been set up for the Margaret River father-of-two who was mauled by a shark in WA's South West on Monday.
- by Franziska Rimrod