Incident Report
Young Swimmer Injured by Wobbegong at North Cottesloe Beach
perth, north cottesloe beach, Western Australia·Australia
An 11-year-old female sustained teeth marks to her foot during an encounter with a wobbegong at North Cottesloe Beach in Perth, Western Australia in April 2000. The incident resulted in non-fatal injuries.
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In April 2000, a shark incident occurred at North Cottesloe Beach in Perth, Western Australia, involving an 11-year-old female and a wobbegong shark. The victim sustained injury to her foot, characterized by teeth marks from the shark. The incident was non-fatal, and the victim was injured in the encounter. Wobbegongs are benthic sharks found in Australian waters, typically inhabiting shallow coastal areas and reef environments. This incident was documented as occurring at a coastal site, though the specific activity the victim was engaged in at the time was not recorded.