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Animation by Cannam Design
Two pylons were originally installed to anchor a shark net following a fatal attack in 1925. But there is now only one remaining; the twin was destroyed in the winter storms of 1936.
After being restored in early 2009 the pylon was felled during a savage storm in May, as may be seen below. The pylon has since been repaired and stands as a prominently on the edge of the Indian Ocean.
Image courtesy of Gnangarra
Generations of West Australians used the pylon as a diving platform, but that era ended with the reconstruction. The design included an angled base and has been painted with a special coating to prevent people climbing onto the pylon, in an effort to limit public liability from potential injuries.
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