WA shark attack victim a uni lecturer

The second shark victim in West Australian waters within five days has been named as authorities try to catch and shoot the animal responsible.

Edith Cowan University said Doreen Collyer, a lecturer with the school of nursing and midwifery, was a much-loved and respected colleague, mentor and teacher.

The 60-year-old was diving about 1km off Mindarie marina in Perth's north when she was fatally mauled on Sunday, less than a week after surfer Ben Gerring, 29, was attacked by a shark at Gearies break at Falcon, south of the city.