Trigg Beach: Male surfer bitten by shark, public urged to exercise ‘additional caution’

A surfer was bitten by a shark at one of Perth’s most popular beaches on Wednesday afternoon.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has urged the public to exercise additional caution at Trigg Beach after a male surfer was bitten around 5.35pm.

A woman, believed to be the relative of the surfer, has since posted on Facebook saying her brother took himself to hospital after being bitten on the leg.

“It was my brother, he took himself to the hospital,” she said.

“A few puncture wounds and they are currently trying to take a tooth out of his leg. “He is doing ok.”

His injuries are not considered life-threatening.

Local authorities are working with the department to coordinate a response after the bite incident.

“The shark is assumed to be small in size,” the department said.

“Take note of any signage posted and exercise additional caution in the Trigg Beach area.”

An unknown species of shark was spotted at the beach around the same time just 10 metres offshore. The species of shark that attacked the man remains unknown.

It comes after a spearfisherman was bitten by a shark near Coral Bay just after 11am on Monday June 8 . He was taken to Coral Bay Nursing Post for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone who sees a shark should call water police on 9442 8600.