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Shark warning after children hurt wading 3m from shore - 9news.com.au
Posted: 2018-03-15 02:56:11
Original link: https://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/03/15/12/51/shark-warning-after-two-children-injured-at-beach

A shark warning has been issued after two children were hurt at a Perth beach.

The two boys were wading just three metres offshore at Watermans Bay Beach at around 5.20pm yesterday.

Swimmers are being asked to consider not swimming in the area, after the boy was bitten - with dramatic teeth marks seen on his leg
Swimmers are being asked to consider not swimming in the area, after the boy was bitten - with dramatic teeth marks seen on his leg

According to Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development the boys received “minor leg injuries” minutes apart and were treated by a doctor.

The warning applies to Perth Metropolitan Waters between Sorrento Beach and Trigg.

Water Police were notified of a possible shark attack, but the boys couldn’t say how big or what type the shark was.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development said fisheries officers were investigating.

Watermans Bay beach, where the attack happened
Watermans Bay beach, where the attack happened

A spokesman couldn't confirm reports the pair were aged around ten.

The beach, in the city’s northern suburbs, is 500m long.

A Southern right whale and calf at Watermans Bay in the Marmion Marine Park, WA, where the reported attack happened.
A Southern right whale and calf at Watermans Bay in the Marmion Marine Park, WA, where the reported attack happened.

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