Man killed by 13ft great white shark in Western Australia
Summary
A 38-year-old man was killed by a 13-foot great white shark at Horseshoe Reef near Rottnest Island in Western Australia. He was taken to shore and given emergency care but could not be saved. This is the first fatal shark attack in the state since March last year.Key Facts
- The attack happened just before 10:00 local time at Horseshoe Reef, northwest of Rottnest Island near Perth.
- The shark involved was a great white about 13 feet (4 meters) long.
- Emergency teams performed CPR at Geordie Bay jetty but the man died.
- Western Australia’s Department of Primary Industries warned people to be extra careful in waters near the area.
- The last fatal shark attack in Western Australia was in March of the previous year.
- Since 1791, Australia has recorded nearly 1,300 shark attacks, with over 260 deaths.
- Earlier this year, four shark attacks occurred in New South Wales within two days, including the death of a 12-year-old boy.
- Shark attacks raise ongoing concerns and debates about safety measures like shark nets in Australia.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.