Attack at Perth - Another shark attack off Western Australia's coast - Tooth in leg
At one of the popular stands of Perth in Western Australia, a surfer was attacked by a shark. The man was bitten in the leg at Trigg Beach - only about 15 kilometers from the city center - by the shark, reported the newspaper "The West Australian" quoting the Fisheries Department.
It is said to have been a relatively small shark, but the exact species is unclear. It was already the second shark attack this month on the Australian west coast.
Shark tooth removed
The media reported, quoting the man's family, that doctors had stitched up the wound and removed a shark tooth from his leg. The injuries were not life-threatening. The authorities urged beachgoers to be extremely cautious at the beach.
Only ten days ago, a man was attacked by a shark while spearfishing near Coral Bay, about 1,100 kilometers north of Perth. The victim was also not seriously injured.
According to official statistics, there were about a dozen shark attacks in Down Under last year in which the victims were injured. Four more attacks resulted in fatalities. So far this year, there have been about half a dozen attacks, but no fatalities.
- Despite the recent shark attacks in Western Australia, including the one at Perth's Trigg Beach, many tourists continue to visit the beautiful West coast of Australia for its excellent surfing conditions.
- The Hiattack Surf Shop, located in the heart of Perth, is offering special shark safety classes for beachgoers, encouraging them to be vigilant and informed about shark behavior.
- Authorities in Western Australia have announced plans to increase shark patrols on popular beaches like Trigg Beach, following the recent spate of attacks along the west coast of Australia.
- In light of the increased shark activity on the west coast of Australia, the Australian government has set up an emergency hotline for beachgoers to report any shark sightings or suspected attacks in the Perth area and other parts of Western Australia.
