Shark attack: man dies on Great Barrier Reef in far north Queensland
Summary
A 39-year-old man died after a shark attack at Kennedy Shoal on the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland. Emergency services took him to shore in critical condition, but he died soon after. Authorities are investigating the incident and preparing a report for the coroner.Key Facts
- The attack happened at Kennedy Shoal, about 50 km off the Queensland coast between Cairns and Townsville.
- The man was fishing in the area, which is popular for fishing and diving.
- Emergency services were alerted around midday and took him to Hull River Heads boat ramp near Tully.
- Queensland police called the death sudden and non-suspicious and will report to the coroner.
- The specific type of shark involved in the attack is not yet known.
- Bull sharks and tiger sharks are common in the Great Barrier Reef area; great white sharks are less common there.
- Shark attacks in the region are rare but have happened before, such as a previous bull shark attack in 2021.
- Another fatal shark attack occurred the same weekend in Western Australia near Perth.
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