Search under way for swimmers missing from active shark area

A search is under way for two people reported missing from a beach where only four months ago a man was fatally attacked by a shark.

A search is under way for two people reported missing from a beach on the Eyre Peninsula.

Emergency services are searching for two people who were last seen in the waters off Streaky Bay in South Australia about 11.15am on Tuesday.

Two people were last seen in the waters off Streaky Bay in South Australia. Picture: Google Maps

Eyre Western Police are searching the waters near Back Beach Rd with the assistance of the Water Operations Unit and local SES.

Police have said they will provide further information when it becomes available.

Earlier this year, a 28-year-old was fatally attacked by a shark while surfing at a beach southwest of Streaky Bay.

A 28-year-old was fatally attacked by a shark earlier this year while surfing at a beach southwest of Streaky Bay. Picture: Dean Martin

In March, the local council and Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA) released a report that found inadequate communication due to “black spots” around Streaky Bay hampered mitigating shark attacks.

More to come …

Originally published as Search under way for swimmers missing from active shark area