Great white shark 'bumps' diver off popular WA beach

A shark alert has been issued for a popular surf spot in Western Australia today following the bumping of a diver by a 2.5m great white shark.

The diver was fishing for rock lobster off the Gnarabup Boat Ramp, near Margaret River, when he was jolted by the predator 30 metres offshore about 4.30pm yesterday.

The state government said the diver was not injured.

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Officers from the Department of Primary Industries are monitoring the situation.

Beachgoers are being urged to take extra caution in the Gnarabup Boat Ramp area, which is about three hours south-west of Perth.

They should also follow any beach closures and keep up to date on shark activity in the area.

Anyone who spots a shark should report it to the Water Police by calling (08) 9442 8600.

The alert comes after a kite surfer had a lucky escape at a nearby beach when he was attacked by a shark.

Andy McDonald was on his daily surf at Prevelly Beach last Tuesday when the sail of his wingfoil was pulled under.

The 61-year-old managed to fight off the shark, making it out with only a bite to his board.

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