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Two sharks caught off Perth beaches within minutes of each other

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Drum lines similar to those placed along the WA coastline. Photo: Aleisha Orr

Two sharks have reportedly been caught off the Perth coast within half an hour of each other on the first morning the government's shark kill-zones have been operational.

Baited hook lines were deployed off Perth beaches on Thursday morning, a week after drum lines were set in the South West about a week ago.

Channel Ten reporter Aleisha Banner has tweeted that the first shark caught on a drum line was a one-metre tiger shark that was caught and released.

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The drum line is believed to be off Cottesloe beach.

A second shark, a 2.6 metre tiger shark, was caught on the lines soon after.

Channel Seven reporter Geof Parry spoke to Radio 6PR as the second shark was hooked.

He said the shark was "thrashing around" and was tangled in ropes.

Parry said it was possibly "of size".

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Drum lines set off Perth beaches

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One of two sharks caught on the drum lines is taken aboard the Fisheries vessel. Picture: Ian Munro/The West Australian

Two tiger sharks have been caught on baited hooks set by the Fisheries Department off metropolitan beaches this morning.

The first is thought to have been about 1.5m to 2m long.

It was pulled aboard the Fisheries vessel, the hook was removed and it was returned to the water.

The State Government policy stipulates that only great white, tiger and bull sharks greater than 3m can be killed if caught by the drum lines.

An under-sized tiger shark, was caught soon after and released.

A tiger shark is taken aboard the boat. Picture: Ian Munro/The West Australian

Channel 7 reporter Geof Parry told 6PR Fisheries officers struggled to get control of the shark as it thrashed in the water.

The release prompted a warning on Twitter from Surf Lifesaving WA.

"Swimmers at Cottesloe have been advised to exercise caution. A 2.6m Tiger shark has been released 1km from shore by Dept Fisheries," it said.

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Hottest Caribbean beaches

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Trying to pick the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean is almost cruelhow can you possibly choose which palm tree-flanked, sand-covered stretch of paradise you like best? Somehow, our readers managed to do it. Take a moment to escape (in your mind, at least) to these stunning beaches on the Caribbean's best islands.

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Grace Bay is "the best beach I have ever seen," according to one of our readers. The beach boasts "powdery soft and gorgeous sand" and "the most beautiful aqua water," perfect for swimming and snorkeling.

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Readers call this beach on Isla de Vieques "amazing" and "simply beautiful." The beach is named after its lush, green surroundings, and is popular for swimming, snorkeling, and surfing.

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Shoal Bay is "the most beautiful beach in the world," according to one of our readers. Others call it a "quiet oasis, just surreal," and liken it to "walking into a fine piece of art." Yeah, we'd probably agree.

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Galley Bay has been described by our readers as "quiet and wonderful" and a "true paradise." Though the nearby Dickenson Bay and North Beach also get plenty of love, you can't beat a white sand beach that's "just out of this world." If you're feeling fancy, grab a cocktail at the Galley Bay Resort's beachside bar (we recommend the Crimson Tide).

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Beach-use articles up for debate

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Just how residents and the public at large use Rye's beaches and shorelines will be debated at the town's annual deliberative session.

This is the second straight year that townspeople have considered placing restrictions on surf camps and other commercial beach activities at the deliberative session, which begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Rye Junior High School.

Use of the beaches, particularly the shores on either end of Jenness State Beach, has remained a hotly debated issue for more than a year now, and Saturday's deliberative session allows residents and business owners to share their thoughts.

For anyone who may not be familiar with deliberative sessions, they are held to allow the public to comment and possibly alter warrant articles before they head to Election Day, which is March 11 in Rye, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The use of the beaches is among a mix of articles awaiting voters, but it certainly has spurred the most discussion ahead of Saturday's deliberative session.

Two articles, as proposed, are designed to restrict commercial activities at the beach. One would allow only "ocean borne" activities like surfing and kayaking lessons, and would prohibit other popular commercial activities such as Zumba. A class on the sands near Jenness State Beach held by Marianela Ramirez, director of Vive La Dance & Fitness, sparked controversy last summer. Organized surfing lessons have raised concerns as well.

The second article would prohibit all types of commercial activity on town beaches between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and at all times on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Tyler McGill of Summer Sessions Surf Shop said he is rallying supporters within the surfing community to fight the two petition warrant articles, claiming they will infringe on the public's ability to use the beach.

The issue is focused on whether organized commercial activities enhance the general public's access to the public property below the median high tide mark, or serve to temporarily privatize public space for the benefit of businesses.

A group called Save Our Shore sent a mailer to all town residents outlining perceived problems at the beach and advocating for measures to restrict the ability of businesses to operate on the beach.

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