As It Happened: WA News on Tuesday, July 8

Inquest reveals shark attack victim wasn't wearing deterrent before death

An inquest has been told Steven Payne would not have known what was happening when a great white attacked from behind at Esperance's Wharton Beach in March.

Shark attack victim did not use deterrent device, inquest hears

A man who was killed by a shark off WA's south coast earlier this year decided not to wear his shark deterrent device before going into the water, an inquest hears.

Mayor Fiona Argyle overseas as Nedlands council set for axe

It will take at least six days for commissioners to take control of the City of Nedlands, and the divided Council that is set to be sacked can re-nominate for October elections - if the poll goes ahead.

WA news LIVE: Esperance shark attack victim decided not to wear deterrent device: Inquest

Follow our live coverage here.