Shark sighting forces suspension of World Surf League event in Western Australia

  • Round five of 2021 season put on hold at Rottnest Island
  • Shark spotted during a third-round elimination heat

A shark sighting has forced organisers to put the World Surf League event at Western Australia’s Rottnest Island on hold.

Veteran wildcard Taj Burrow was competing in a three-man elimination heat on Monday against Jack Freestone and American Griffin Colapinto when the shark was spotted.

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