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Shark Warning Issued for Gnarabup After Diver Bumped by Great White

The alert follows a kite-surfing encounter near Prevelly captured on a surfcam last week.

Overview

  • Western Australia’s DPIRD issued a shark alert for the Gnarabup Boat Ramp near Margaret River after a diver was bumped on Tuesday.
  • The diver was rock lobster fishing about 30 metres offshore at around 4:30pm and was not injured.
  • The shark involved in the latest encounter was reported to be approximately 2.5 metres long.
  • Officials are monitoring the area and urge beachgoers to exercise extra caution and comply with any beach closures.
  • Water Police are taking sighting reports on (08) 9442 8600, with authorities noting the incident comes a week after kite surfer Andy McDonald’s close call at the Bombies.