Shark attack: Spearfisher in hospital after suspected great white bite off Albany coast

A spearfisher is recovering in hospital after being bitten by what is believed to be a great white shark off Albany on Monday. Fisheries has issued an alert stating it is investigating a shark incident off Mistaken Island near Goode Beach. There was a public report of a “large white shark” sighted at 2.50pm about 40m offshore near Mistaken Island. The spearfisher had “received injuries after being bitten by a suspected white shark at Mistaken Island” on Monday, the Fisheries alert said. The man is now recovering at Albany Health Campus. “DPIRD is working with local authorities to coordinate responses,” the alert said. The public has been advised to exercise caution in the Mistaken Island area and adhere to beach closures. Shark sightings should be reported to Water Police on 9442 8600. For the latest alerts, visit the SharkSmart website.