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Man dies in Western Australia after shark attack

Man dies in Western Australia after shark attack

Summary

A 35-year-old man died after a shark bit him while spearfishing near Michaelmas Island in Western Australia. This is the fourth fatal shark attack in Australia this year, and officials advise caution in the area.

Key Facts

  • The man was spearfishing with his family near Albany on the south coast of Michaelmas Island.
  • A 4.5-meter (15-foot) shark was seen near the attack site.
  • Paramedics treated the man, but he died from his injuries.
  • This is the fourth shark-related death in Australia in 2024.
  • Other recent fatal attacks occurred near Perth, Queensland, and Sydney Harbour.
  • Scientists think more crowded waters and warmer oceans are changing shark movements.
  • Most shark attacks in Australia happen along the east and southeast coasts.
  • On average, about 20 shark attacks happen each year in Australia.
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