Bull shark takes bite out of kayak in Swan River’s Blackwall Reach area, paddler escapes injury

Troy de RuyterPerthNow
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Camera IconA bull shark has taken a bite out of a kayak in the Swan River today. Credit: Amanda Cotton/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Swimmers have been put on high alert and at least one event has been cancelled after a bull shark took a bite out of a paddler’s kayak in the Swan River on Saturday.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development said the shark knocked the paddler off their kayak about 8.51am in the Blackwall Reach area.

The paddler was not hurt.

It is understood that the East Fremantle Yacht Club cancelled all sailing after the shark attack.

DPIRD officers and staff from other agencies are monitoring the situation and will update accordingly.

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What to do:

If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600. All shark sighting information reported to Water Police is provided to land managers and relevant authorities and to the public on the SharkSmart website, SharkSmart WA app and @SLSWA on X.

Extra information:

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website sharksmart.com.au/shark-activity, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow Surf Life Saving WA Twitter – twitter.com/SLSWA. Check sharksmart.com.au/news for updates to this alert and to view other warnings and media releases.

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