A 38-year-old man has been killed by a 13ft (4m) great white shark in Western Australia. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday at Horseshoe Reef, located north-west of Rottnest Island near Perth. Witnesses reported that the man was bitten just before 10:00 AM local time.
Aerial footage captured the scene as the man was rushed to shore by boat, where paramedics and police attempted CPR at the Geordie Bay jetty. Unfortunately, the man was unable to be revived.
Authorities from the state's Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development confirmed the incident and urged the public to exercise 'additional caution' when swimming in the area.
This attack marks the first fatal shark incident in Western Australia since March of the previous year, when a surfer faced a similar fate off a remote beach. Since 1791, Australia has recorded almost 1,300 shark attacks, resulting in over 260 fatalities.
Earlier this year in January, Australia experienced a spate of shark attacks in New South Wales, including an incident involving a 12-year-old boy who died a week after being attacked while swimming.
As the coastal community reflects on this tragic event, discussions surrounding shark safety and public awareness continue to be critical.
Aerial footage captured the scene as the man was rushed to shore by boat, where paramedics and police attempted CPR at the Geordie Bay jetty. Unfortunately, the man was unable to be revived.
Authorities from the state's Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development confirmed the incident and urged the public to exercise 'additional caution' when swimming in the area.
This attack marks the first fatal shark incident in Western Australia since March of the previous year, when a surfer faced a similar fate off a remote beach. Since 1791, Australia has recorded almost 1,300 shark attacks, resulting in over 260 fatalities.
Earlier this year in January, Australia experienced a spate of shark attacks in New South Wales, including an incident involving a 12-year-old boy who died a week after being attacked while swimming.
As the coastal community reflects on this tragic event, discussions surrounding shark safety and public awareness continue to be critical.
