Tooth in leg
Another shark attack off Australia’s west coast
A surfer has been attacked by a shark at one of Perth's most popular beaches in Western Australia. A tooth of the predatory fish got stuck in the man's leg.
The surfer was bitten on the leg by the predatory fish on Wednesday evening (local time) at Trigg Beach - only around 15 kilometers from the center of the metropolis, reported the newspaper "The West Australian", citing the Fisheries Department.
Exact species of shark unclear
It is said to have been a relatively small shark, but the exact species is unclear. It was the second shark attack this month on Australia's west coast. The media reported, citing the man's family, that doctors had stitched up the wound and removed a shark tooth from his leg. However, the injuries were not life-threatening. The authorities urged bathers to be extremely careful on the beach.
Just ten days ago, a man was attacked by a predatory fish while spearfishing near Coral Bay, about 1,100 kilometers north of Perth. The victim was also not critically injured.
No fatalities so far this year
According to official statistics, there were around a dozen shark attacks Down Under last year in which the victims were injured. Four other attacks were fatal. This year, there have been around half a dozen attacks so far, with no fatalities.
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