Large shark spotted near surfers off Falcon

Tuesday, 6 November 2018 10:57

By Monique Passchier

A 3.2m shark has been spotted near surfers off a Falcon beach.

The large shark, reported to be a great white, was sighted about 100m offshore at Avalon Beach around 10.26am on Tuesday.

Surf Life Saving WA issued a warning to beachgoers after the shark jumped out of the water near surfers.

If you spot a shark, report the incident to Water Police on 9442 8600.

Fisheries advise 3.2m white shark sighted 10:26hrs 06/11 Avalon Beach, Mandurah, Cont
— Surf Life Saving WA (@SLSWA) November 6, 2018

Cont - shark sighted 100m offshore , approx. 10FT white jumped out of the water near surfers at Avalon Point. Reported by Clint Chapman Av
— Surf Life Saving WA (@SLSWA) November 6, 2018

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