Spearfisherman has close call with three-metre-long great white shark off Dolphin Cove, Esperance

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Camera IconA shark warning has been issued for Gnarabup Boat Ramp near Margaret River after a diver was bumped by a 2.5m great white one week after a kite surfer was attacked nearby. PIC: SUPPLIED - GENERIC. Credit: Supplied

A spearfisherman has had a close call with a 3m great white in WA’s south.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development issued a shark warning for Dolphin Cove — in Cape Arid National Park — in the Shire of Esperance, after reports that the monster predator “interacted” with a spearfisherman about 12pm on Sunday.

The spearfisherman was not hurt.

“Take additional caution in the Dolphin Cove, Cape Arid National Park area,” a DPIRD spokesperson said.

“Use your Sea Sense and stay informed by checking for shark activity on the SharkSmart website, SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X.”

DPIRD is continuing to monitor the situation.

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