| Date of attack: | April 29th 2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Kurrajong Campground, Exmouth, Western Australia |
| Shark species: | unknown |
| Name of victim: | Archie Blake |
| Age of victim: | 11 years old |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Snorkeling |
| Injury: | Cuts to leg |
Boy Injured in Shark Encounter While Snorkeling in Western Australia
On 29 April 2023, an 11-year-old boy was bitten by a shark while snorkeling near Kurrajong Campground in Cape Range National Park, Western Australia. The attack occurred around 3 p.m. in an area where whale carcasses had been reported days earlier.
The boy suffered cuts to his leg and was given first aid on the beach before being taken to Exmouth Hospital. He was later flown to Perth Children’s Hospital for further treatment.
Map showing shark attack location and nearby incidents
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