Photos: Shark Smart and Caitlyn Rintoul/Fairfax Media
A day after an Albany bodyboarder was bitten on the leg at the Wedge surf break off Pyramids Beach, a shark has sighted off Dawesville’s coastline.
About 5pm on Monday, the unknown species of shark was sighted 15 metres off Melros Beach.
Surf Life Saving WA issued a warning to people in the area after receiving the public report on Monday afternoon.
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Noah Symmans had to be airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital where he was treated for his injuries.
If you spot a shark, report the incident to Water Police on 9442 8600.
To keep up to date with the latest shark activity, visit the Shark Smart website or follow Surf Life Saving WA’s twitter account via @SLSWA.
