A surfer is missing after a suspected shark attack in remote Western Australia.
The incident happened on the state’s south coast about midday on Monday, about 80km east of Esperance.
Surf Lifesaving WA issued an alert saying a possible shark bite incident had been reported, about 12.25pm AWST.
Fisheries officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development are investigating.
The incident happened at the Duke of Orleans Bay. The bay is on a remote stretch of coast, next to a caravan park, more than 650km east-southeast of Perth.
The West Australian reported a surfer was in distress shortly after a shark was seen.
A surfboard was found but the surfer was not located, The West reported.
The area is popular with surfers, and snorkellers and scuba divers. The nearest town is Esperance, about 80km west.
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