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Spawning activity could attract sharks to Cockburn Sound
Date: Saturday, 26 September 2009
Water Police have advised of reported shark activity, off Woodman Point.
Water users in the area are asked to take every precaution.
Water Police have particular concerns for people using kayaks in the area.
Today's concerns follow a report of a shark sighting late yesterday near the Woodman Point boat ramp.
The professional fisher who reported it described it as possibly being a great white shark around 14 feet long.
Department of Fisheries’ Regional Manager Metro Tony Cappelluti said there was some pink snapper spawning activity in Cockburn Sound at present, which could potentially be an attractant to sharks.
“The spawning activity is likely to continue for some time,” Mr Cappelluti said.
“One of the ongoing shark safety tips is to avoid areas where there are large schools of fish.”
More shark safety information is available at http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/docs/pub/SharkBeachStrategy/index.php?0000.
Shark sightings should be reported to the Water Police on 9442 8600.
Water users in the area are asked to take every precaution.
Water Police have particular concerns for people using kayaks in the area.
Today's concerns follow a report of a shark sighting late yesterday near the Woodman Point boat ramp.
The professional fisher who reported it described it as possibly being a great white shark around 14 feet long.
Department of Fisheries’ Regional Manager Metro Tony Cappelluti said there was some pink snapper spawning activity in Cockburn Sound at present, which could potentially be an attractant to sharks.
“The spawning activity is likely to continue for some time,” Mr Cappelluti said.
“One of the ongoing shark safety tips is to avoid areas where there are large schools of fish.”
More shark safety information is available at http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/docs/pub/SharkBeachStrategy/index.php?0000.
Shark sightings should be reported to the Water Police on 9442 8600.
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