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Helicopter Warns Divers as 4.5-Metre Great White Circles Off Cape Naturaliste

The new footage draws fresh attention to shark monitoring in Western Australia following January attacks in New South Wales.

Overview

  • Surf Life Saving WA released aerial video showing a 4.5-metre great white shark circling two unsuspecting divers near Cape Naturaliste.
  • The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter alerted the pair with a siren, and they reached safety by climbing onto their jet ski.
  • SharkSmart recorded the sighting at 10:36am on Sunday, with additional reports that day of a 2.5-metre bronze whaler and a 3-metre tiger shark near Dunsborough.
  • The clip attracted significant online attention, with reports of roughly 2.1 million views and more than 26,000 likes.
  • Western Australia continues coastal safety efforts, including real-time SharkSmart alerts and a A$200 rebate for approved personal shark deterrent devices.