Man dies after being bitten by shark off Western Australian coast
Summary
A 35-year-old male diver died after a shark bit him near Michaelmas Island, off the coast of Western Australia. Emergency services treated him at the scene for over two hours but could not save him.Key Facts
- The man was spearfishing with his family near Michaelmas Island, about 375 km southeast of Perth.
- He was bitten by a suspected 4.5-meter shark just before 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.
- Paramedics and multiple emergency crews treated him on site for more than two hours.
- The man was brought to shore by boat before paramedics arrived.
- Police confirmed his death and are preparing a coroner’s report.
- The Department of Primary Industries warned people to be cautious in the area and follow any beach closures.
- Authorities are coordinating their response with police, park rangers, and surf life savers.
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