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Shark attack closes Cable Beach in Broome, surfer believed uninjured
Authorities have closed Broome’s famous Cable Beach, in northern Western Australia, after a surfer’s board was bitten by an unidentified shark this morning.
The incident occurred around 7:00am, and the ABC understands the man was not injured.
Police are at the scene at Cable Beach and are investigating along with Department of Fisheries staff.
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The Shire of Broome has confirmed Cable Beach will be closed until further notice.
The incident comes less than a month after Broome man Charles Cernobori died after being attacked by a bull shark off the same beach, the first fatal shark attack in Broome for nearly three decades.
Mr Cernobori was attacked in shallow water while he was bodyboarding.
More to come.
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