Just got a text from my dad about it.
Anyone got more more details? Im at sea so Internet connection is slow and sketchy.

surferstu said..

http://m.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/man-killed-in-shark-attack-at-lefthanders-beach-near-gracetown/story-fnhocxo3-1226766778852

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Another surfer, Marc Baldan said he kept surfing for two hours after the attack and saw the helicopter collect the body."It's such a clear day you can see through the water," he said.He said the attack wouldn't put him off surfing, and he would return to the water tomorrow."It's a release. I don't know what I would do without it. It's not until you see one (a shark) that you think twice."

I understand if you turned up and didn't know any better, but surfing whilst a brother's body is still on the beach is a little silly, and maybe slightly disrespectful IMHO. But each to their own i guess

It's a terrible thing to have anything to do with, condolences to family.

After getting the call today to head to my local, I had a sense of de ja vu, sunny day, 2 foot waves, a weekend and groms and crew everywhere on our coast enjoying what should be our god given right to surf and enjoy our coast. Last year I was the first ranger to get to the fatality at Wedge and it shook me me to the core, I dealt with crew on the beach 30 minutes after the attack and put my work head on and worked through it. Amazing strength of those who were there to deal with this fatal attack and it was the same conditions as we had at Wedge. 2 foot beachies 50 metres from shore and a beautiful day.. why would you not be surfing...
I have 2 boys of 5 and 2 and want them to grow up with the same stoke I have had all my life, surfing, diving, swimming and spending their life as coastal dwellers.
Respect and love to those who have lost.
Lurch

RIP