Shark sighted by helicopter off Point Peron

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Tuesday, 9 February 2021 10:42

By Monique Welhan

A 2.5 metre shark has been spotted off Point Peron.

The Surf Life Saving helicopter sighted the shark around 10.24am on Tuesday about 300 metres offshore.

The unknown species of shark is tracking south.

City of Rockingham Rangers have closed Point Peron beach between Beach Emergency Network signs RO77, RO88 and RO99.

PIC: Sharksmart

SLS Westpac Heli report 2.5m unknown sp. shark sighted 10:24hrs 09/02, RO88 Peron BEN Sign, Rockingham 300m offshore , Tracking south.
— Surf Life Saving WA (@SLSWA) February 9, 2021

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