| Date of attack: | May 27th 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Yallingup, Western Australia |
| Shark species: | Bronze Whaler shark, 2m |
| Name of victim: | |
| Sex of victim: | |
| Activity: | Surfing |
| Injury: | Knocked off board by a shark. No injury |
Surfer Knocked Off Board by Shark in Yallingup, Western Australia
On May 27, 2022, a surfer was knocked off his board by a 2-metre bronze whaler shark while surfing at Mainbreak in Yallingup, Western Australia. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m.
The surfer was not injured and left the water immediately. He later went home without requiring medical attention. Local authorities issued a shark warning for the area following the encounter.
Map showing shark attack location and nearby incidents
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