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Shark Nearly Hits Dog in Perth: Ocean Awareness Urged

12/20/2025

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In Perth, Western Australia, a tiger shark swam into shallow water and nearly collided with a dog named Olive.
Drone operator Lexo Aveleyra captured footage of the near-miss, showing the shark and Olive as they retreated.
The incident shows tiger sharks appear in coastal waters during warmer months when they hunt for prey.
Viewers expressed shock and concern over the close call and urged ocean awareness.

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In Perth, Western Australia, a tiger shark swam into shallow water and nearly collided with a dog named Olive.
Drone operator Lexo Aveleyra captured footage of the near-miss, showing the shark and Olive as they retreated.
The incident shows tiger sharks appear in coastal waters during warmer months when they hunt for prey.
Viewers expressed shock and concern over the close call and urged ocean awareness.