Abalone Diver bitten - for the second time - Esperence Western Australia

[Wingy]

Unfortunately a catch and kill issue has been issued for the shark that is suspected to have been involved.

Shark attacks diver near Esperance - The West Australian

Wishing Mr Pickering a speedy recovery.

 

[drbill]

When I was down off Guadalupe Island on a scientific expedition to study great whites, a skiff came by the boat with a huge pile of abalone. We asked the Mexican free divers if they ever had any problems with great whites and they said every so often one of them was taken. They considered it an occupational hazard. Yikes! Hope for a speedy recovery for Pickering.

 

[Wingy]

He was stabilised at Esperance Hospital before being flown to Perth - my information at the moment is coming from an Esperance Ab Diving acquaintance so not straight from the divers mouth. More information has been released regarding the catch and cull - hooks have been baited and they are targeting a large white - anything else will be released. It is a very much accepted part of the job risks and Mr Pickering is also an accomplished and highly experienced spearfisherman/freediver. He was working at the time of this incident. I do not support the cull but am grateful that its not a free for all massacre attitude taking place - info about the cull plan and updated info here
Shark attacks diver near Esperance - The West Australian

 

[mikeycanuk]

This made the early AM news here in Canada.