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PerthNow reported a shark sighting near the shoreline at Jurien Bay on 27 February 2024, one day after a tourist was bitten near Sandland Island. The report, based on 7NEWS footage, did not establish that the shark seen was the one involved in the bite, or confirm the sighting’s species or size.
What happened near Sandland Island
On 26 February 2024, a woman was bitten while in waist-deep water off Sandland Island, north of Jurien Bay. The Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) said its incident notice concerned a reported 2.0-metre tiger shark. DPIRD recorded the incident as occurring at about 11:30am and said it received the report at 11:45am. The SharkSmart incident notice was published that day and updated on 26 and 28 February.
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ABC News reported that the 46-year-old tourist was bitten on the leg during an outing with local tour operator Turquoise Safaris. She received emergency care and was flown to Royal Perth Hospital. ABC reported on 27 February that she was stable, after having been critical the previous afternoon.
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On 27 February, PerthNow reported that 7NEWS footage showed a shark’s shadow near the shoreline that morning. The report described this as a sighting one day after the bite, but did not confirm that it was the same shark. It also did not establish the shark’s species or size. The reported footage is not, by itself, a confirmed identification or link to the earlier incident. Read PerthNow’s report.
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After the bite, authorities closed beaches between the DN48 Sandy Cape BEN sign and the DN122 North Head BEN sign. Following patrols on 28 February that reported no further sightings, the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) and the Shire of Dandaragan reopened the beaches. DPIRD continued to recommend extra caution in the Jurien Bay area. Those actions describe the response in February 2024; they do not indicate current beach conditions.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How to check current shark activity in Western Australia
For a present-day visit, use the official SharkSmart Shark Activity page for alerts and sighting information, and follow local beach closures and authority advice before entering the water. Shark activity and alerts can change, so a report from 2024 is not a substitute for checking current conditions.
SharkSmart says sightings can be reported to Water Police on 9442 8600. Its official website also provides safety guidance and information about its app.
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