Shark kills spearfisher in front of friends: "Terrifying thing to see"
Summary
A 39-year-old man died after a shark attacked him while spearfishing with friends near the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. This was the country’s second fatal shark attack in just over a week, adding to several recent shark incidents across Australia in 2026.Key Facts
- The attack happened at Kennedy Shoal near Cairns on Queensland’s coast.
- The victim died from a severe head injury caused by the shark.
- The man was pulled from the water by a friend who witnessed the attack.
- The type of shark involved has not been confirmed, but bull sharks have been seen in the area before.
- This is the third fatal shark attack in Australia so far in 2026.
- Another deadly attack occurred on May 16 near Rottnest Island involving a suspected 16-foot white shark.
- Australia averages more than three fatal shark attacks each year.
- Scientists suggest rising ocean temperatures and crowded waters may be changing shark behavior, leading to more attacks.
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