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Locals Rescue Stranded Great White Shark Off South Australia Coast

Three locals used crab rakes to return the vulnerable shark to deeper waters, as experts emphasize safety and proper protocols for such incidents.

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Overview

  • A three-metre great white shark was stranded on a sandbank near Ardrossan, South Australia, on April 29, 2025.
  • Three local men spent nearly an hour using crab rakes to guide the shark into deeper water, successfully saving it.
  • Tourist Nash Core filmed the effort with a drone and expressed fear during the rescue but chose not to directly intervene.
  • Marine scientist Vanessa Pirotta highlighted that strandings are uncommon but increasingly visible through social media and advised prioritizing human safety by contacting authorities.
  • Great white sharks are classified as vulnerable in Australia, underscoring the importance of conservation and proper handling of such events.