Several sharks spotted off Peron

Monday, 7 November 2022 10:39

By Monique Welhan

Several sharks have been spotted circling off Peron.

The Surf Life Saving helicopter first sighted a school of medium sized sharks around 10am on Monday about 300m offshore.

Another 1.5m shark was then sighted shortly after about 100m offshore.

Any shark sightings should be reported to Water Police on 94428600.

SLS Westpac Heli report school of medium unknown sp. sharks sighted 09:58hrs 07/11, RO112 Peron BEN Sign, Rockingham 300m offshore , circling.
— Surf Life Saving WA (@SLSWA) November 7, 2022

SLS Westpac Heli report 1.5m unknown sp. shark sighted 10:00hrs 07/11, RO116 Peron BEN Sign, Rockingham 100m offshore , circling.
— Surf Life Saving WA (@SLSWA) November 7, 2022

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