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‘Adrenaline-fuelled’VideoCommentsPremiumHero mate recounts nightmare swim after Albany shark attack

The mate of Albany shark attack survivor Luke Pascoe has recounted the pair’s nightmare swim to shore after the spearfisher was mauled by a 5m great white, describing it as like something ‘out of a movie’.  

Caitlyn Rintoul

Incredible detailsPremiumHow young shark attack victim’s best mate saved his life

A teenager recovering in hospital after he was attacked by a great white shark in the State’s Great Southern says he owes his life to his best mate who dived in to save him. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT

Kellie Balaam and Sarah Makse

What a legendCommentsPremiumMate carried teen 2kms across rocks after Abany shark attack

A teenager says he owes his life to his friend after he was attacked by a massive white shark while spearfishing.

Angie Raphael

Bite injuriesCommentsPremiumBeach alert after spearfisher attacked by shark off Albany

A spearfisher is recovering in hospital after being bitten by a suspected great white shark off Albany.

Sarah Makse

Jaws-ome footage VideoPremiumWATCH: Shocking moment shark crashes into dive cage

The hair-raising moment a massive great white shark smashes its way through a diver’s cage has been captured on film as part of a new Discovery Channel show.

Phil Hickey

‘exercise caution’CommentsPremiumShark warning after whale carcass found off WA coast

A shark alert has been issued, warning people in the Mid-West region to take caution after a whale carcass was spotted along the WA coast.

Kellie Balaam

ocean predators REVEALED: The database tracking WA’s shark attack ‘surge’

A breakthrough database is tracking the surge in shark attacks across Australia and WA. SEE THE INTERACTIVE MAP HERE.

Malcolm Quekett

Warning CommentsPremiumShark fin spotted 100 metres from shore at Perth beach

A shark fin has been spotted lurking off a popular beach in Perth’s northern suburbs.

The West Australian

‘Extreme caution’PremiumBeached infant whale carcass prompts South West shark alert

A shark alert has been issued for swimmers in the State’s South West after a whale carcass washed ashore.

Brianna Dugan

‘exercise caution’Whale carcass at popular WA beach prompts shark alert

A shark warning is in place for swimmers at a popular beach in the State’s South West.

Brianna Dugan

Extra caution CommentsSwimmers warned as shark alert system goes offline

Swimmers and surfers at a popular Perth beach have been warned to be on the lookout for sharks after an outage of the tagged shark monitoring network.

Brianna Dugan

Dangerous watersPremiumDead whale sparks shark warning for Jurien Bay

A shark warning has been issued for Jurien Bay over concerns a whale carcass may bring the predators closer to shore. 

Kate Purnell

On alertCommentsPremiumWoman attacked by shark at Exmouth’s Oyster Stacks

A swimmer has miraculously escaped serious injury after being bitten by a shark in WA’s north.

Michael Traill

SharksPremiumVast plant as old as pyramids found in WA

The world's largest plant has been found in Western Australia's Shark Bay, covering hundreds of square kilometres with scientists ageing it at 4500 years old.

Tracey Ferrier

Huge frightCommentsSHARK SCARE: Surfer knocked off board in Yallingup

A shark warning has been issued after a surfer was knocked off his board in Yallingup this morning.

Luke McPherson

Face to faceCommentsPremium‘In shock’: Perth man’s wild encounter with Swan River shark

A 20-year-old man has recounted his incredible brush with a massive bull shark in Matilda Bay on Thursday morning - but has vowed to jump back in the water as early as Friday.

Phil Hickey

Crazy encounter PremiumDiver ‘barged’ by 3.5m bull shark in Swan River

A diver has had a lucky escape in waters off Matilda Bay after being rammed by a 3.5m bull shark on Thursday morning.

Phil Hickey

SharksAquaculture key for feeding warming world

An Australian scientist has co-authored a study showing marine aquaculture will be vital for feeding people in a warming world.

Fraser Barton

Shark bait PremiumWA local calls for shark fishing to be banned in the area

Two men have been captured on film dragging a tiger shark to shore in the state’s south prompting calls for shark fishing to be banned at popular beaches.

Brianna Dugan

Royal wavesPremiumWills and Kate cruise shark-filled reef on Caribbean tour

William and Kate’s Caribbean tour took a dramatic turn as they faced an anti-monarchy protest in Jamaica – after encountering sharks while scuba diving.

Rebecca English

shark attack prevention PremiumRebates on WA-made shark repellent device

West Aussies will be able to get a rebate on a new WA-made shark repellent device - aimed at stopping them becoming the marine predator’s prey.

Briana Fiore

‘Life saving’Rpela device added to shark subsidy scheme

The State Government has added a new WA-made shark repelling device to its $200 rebate scheme in an effort to save lives.

Warren Hately

heroic acts Men who helped shark victim to receive bravery decorations

Three surfers who gallantly came to the aid of shark attack victim Phil Mummert in 2020 are among more than 40 people who will receive Australian bravery decorations from the Governor-General.

Phil Hickey

Too closePremiumBeach closed: Perth swimmer ‘rammed’ by great white shark

A swimmer is lucky to be alive after being ‘rammed’ by a 3.5 metre shark at Florida Beach in Perth’s south this afternoon.

Daryna Zadvirna and Laura Meachim