Date of attack: | May 20th 2022 |
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Location: | Royal Perth Yacht Club, Swan River, Western Australia |
Shark species: | Bull shark |
Name of victim: | Bailey Haffner |
Age of victim: | 20 years old |
Sex of victim: | M |
Activity: | Diving |
Injury: | No Injury |
Diver Knocked by Bull Shark in Swan River, Western Australia
On May 20, 2022, 20-year-old Bailey Haffner was cleaning the hull of a boat near the Royal Perth Yacht Club in the Swan River, Western Australia, when he was struck by a bull shark. Haffner described the impact as a forceful "thump" that knocked him off balance. The encounter happened suddenly, and he quickly scrambled onto a nearby jetty.
The incident left Haffner shaken but uninjured. Bull sharks are known to inhabit the Swan River, and similar encounters have occurred in the area before. Local authorities continue to monitor shark activity, emphasizing the species' ability to thrive in both saltwater and freshwater environments.
Map showing shark attack location and nearby incidents
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