Man dies in northeast Australia after shark attack
Summary
A man died after a shark attacked him near Kennedy Shoal, a reef off the coast of Queensland in northeast Australia. Rescue teams took him to shore, but he passed away shortly after. Authorities have closed nearby beaches while they check safety conditions.Key Facts
- The shark attack happened Sunday near Kennedy Shoal, about 45 km off Queensland’s coast.
- Police confirmed the man was bitten and died soon after ambulance crews arrived.
- The man’s identity has not been made public.
- Beaches in the area were closed as police assess the risk of more shark attacks.
- This is the second fatal shark attack in Australia in just over a week.
- On May 16, a 38-year-old man died from a shark attack near Perth, on the west coast.
- Most shark attacks in Australia happen along the east and southeast coasts.
- On average, about 20 shark attacks are reported in Australia each year.
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