One of two sharks caught on the drum lines is taken aboard the Fisheries vessel. Picture: Ian Munro\/The West Australian <\/p>\n
Two tiger sharks have been caught on baited hooks set by the Fisheries Department off metropolitan beaches this morning. <\/p>\n
The first is thought to have been about 1.5m to 2m long. <\/p>\n
It was pulled aboard the Fisheries vessel, the hook was removed and it was returned to the water. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
An under-sized tiger shark, was caught soon after and released. <\/p>\n
A tiger shark is taken aboard the boat. Picture: Ian Munro\/The West Australian <\/p>\n
Channel 7 reporter Geof Parry told 6PR Fisheries officers struggled to get control of the shark as it thrashed in the water. <\/p>\n
The release prompted a warning on Twitter from Surf Lifesaving WA. <\/p>\n
\"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. <\/p>\n
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