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Shark taggingPremiumEight sharks tagged after whale carcass near Cheynes Beach

A whale carcass breaking down near Cheynes Beach, east of Albany, last month has provided a vital opportunity for authorities to strengthen WA’s shark tagging program.

Cameron Newbold

The NightlySurfer who lost leg to shark speaks: ‘It’s been a s***show’

Kai McKenzie fought off a three-metre-long great white shark after it tore off his right leg, now he’s revealed what’s next in his tough road to recovery.

Georgina Noack

Courts & JusticePremiumCoroner probes German windsurfer mystery nearly 30 years on

The death of a highly experienced windsurfer off WA’s Mid West coast is being investigated by a coroner after his shark-shredded wetsuit only solved part of the 27-year-old mystery.

Rebecca Le May

Out of the waterCommentsShark alert at WA beach as dead whale attracts predators

A shark warning has been issued for the Pilbara coast with a whale carcass attracting predators to a popular beach near Karratha.

Troy de Ruyter

Shark alertCommentsMassive great white close to shore in Albany harbour

A huge great white shark has been spotted swimming close to shore in Albany’s Princess Royal Harbour. 

Melissa Sheil

WA news CommentsPremiumSpecies of shark behind Trigg Beach attack identified

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has identified the species of shark that bit a man at Trigg Beach last month.

Phil Hickey

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Off-duty DPIRD officer bitten by shark while snorkelling

The woman who was bitten by a shark on an island off the Mid West coast was an off-duty Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development officer who was snorkelling after her shift around dusk.

Anna Cox and Claire Sadler

SharksPremiumShark-netting season sliced with calls to end scheme

Shark nets in NSW will be brought down earlier than usual, but conservationist groups say modern prevention methods make them unnecessary.

Alex Mitchell and Nyk Carnsew

Alarm raisedCommentsRotting whale carcass prompts shark warning at WA beach

A shark warning has been issued for a beach in WA’s south-west after a whale carcass was spotted floating off the coast.

Troy de Ruyter

WA newsCommentsShark alert as whale carcass floats off popular Perth beach

A whale carcass floating off a popular Perth beach has prompted a warning as sharks are attracted to the area.

Troy de Ruyter

SHARK ATTACKVideoCommentsGruesome twist as surfer’s leg recovered after shark attack

Family and friends of an up-and-coming surf star have revealed the 23-year-old has ‘a long road ahead’ after his leg was ripped off in a terrifying shark attack.

Max Corstorphan

THE NIGHTLYGruesome twist as surfer’s leg recovered after shark attack

Family and friends of an up-and-coming surf star have revealed the 23-year-old has ‘a long road ahead’ after his leg was ripped off in a terrifying shark attack. 

Max Corstorphan

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Government stumps up $500,000 for Freo shark barrier

The State Government has stumped up $500,000 for the City of Fremantle to build a shark barrier at Bathers Beach — with council expected to give the project the go ahead this week.

Joe Spagnolo

PerthCommentsShark warning as authorities manage two beached whales

Two whales washed up on beaches in Perth’s northern suburbs — including one carcass — have prompted a shark warning.

Gabrielle Becerra Mellet

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‘Like razor blades’: Shark attack victim’s lucky escape

A man who survived a shark attack at Trigg Beach on Wednesday says being bitten by the predator felt like a ‘clamp of razor blades going into his leg’.

Rick Ardon and Phil Hickey

WA NEWSCommentsSurfer bitten by shark at Perth beach

A surfer was bitten by a shark at one of Perth’s most popular beaches on Wednesday afternoon. 

Caleb Runciman

Beach closedCommentsALERT: Sharks circle hurt whale at popular WA surf break

A shark warning has been issued for the holiday hotspot Kalbarri coast where an injured whale is attracting the predators.

Troy de Ruyter

The NightlyHow to survive a shark attack – or avoid one entirely

Australia is home to the highest number of shark fatalities globally. Here are the best ways to stay safe in the ocean.

Nick Thompson and Forrest Brown

Disaster and emergencyCommentsMan being treated after horrific shark attack

A person has been bitten by a shark at a popular camping spot in the north west of the State.

Claire Sadler

WA NEWSCommentsBeach closed after windsurfer encounters huge great white

A beach on WA’s south coast has been closed following an interaction between a windsurfer and a 3m great white shark.

SharksNZ signs MOU with German institute on Antarctica

NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters and and German counterpart Annalena Baerbock have overseen a memorandum of understanding signing on Antarctica.

Staff Writers

SharksComments‘Large increase’: Shark sightings soar in bumper season

If it felt like shark sightings were up this past summer, Surf Life Saving WA has revealed the staggering numbers underpinning their recent surge.

Zach Margolius

EmergencyCommentsLarge shark bumps kayak prompting warning for swimming spot

A shark warning has been issued for a popular Bay in Perth’s south after a large shark bumped a kayak multiple times.

Lauren Price

CrimeCommentsPremium‘Real Aussie experience’: Exmouth shark victim tells all

An Argentinian man who was bitten by a shark while surfing near Exmouth has brushed off the bloody encounter, saying he has had ‘the real Australian experience, mate’ despite almost losing his foot.

Lauren Price