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A man in this 30s is being treated by paramedics for critical injuries after he was bitten by a shark off the coast of Albany on Saturday morning.
The incident happened at about 11.20am about 10 metres off the coast of Michaelmas Island in King George Sound. The island sits approximately 13 kilometres off the coast of Albany.
“Emergency services were advised of a possible shark attack off the Albany coast,” a WA Police spokesperson said.
The man was rushed to shore where he was met by St John Ambulance paramedics who said his injuries were critical.
A member of the public reported the sighting of an unknown species of shark approximately 4.5 metres long at 11.25am off Michaelman Island approximately 10 metres from the shore.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) said they were assisting WA Police with a serious shark incident at Michaelmas Island.
“A male diver was reported to have been bitten by a suspected 4.5 m shark at approximately 11:25 am Saturday 6 June 2026,” they said.
“The incident was reported to DPIRD at approximately 11:30 am Saturday 6 June 2026.”
They advised people to “take additional caution in the Michaelmas Island area”.
“Adhere to beach closures advised by Local Government Rangers, Parks and Wildlife Service officers or Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA),” they said.
Shark sightings can be reported on the SharkSmart website or by calling the Water Police on 9442 8600.
DPIRD is working with local authorities to coordinate responses.
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