Spearfisher killed in Australia's third fatal shark attack in 4 weeks
Summary
A 35-year-old spearfisher was killed by a shark near Michaelmas Island, Western Australia. This is the third fatal shark attack in Australia within four weeks, a rare increase compared to past years.Key Facts
- The man was spearfishing with family off Michaelmas Island near Albany when attacked before noon.
- He was brought by boat to Albany, but paramedics could not save him.
- Authorities suspect a 15-foot white shark caused the attack.
- Australia has had two other recent fatal shark attacks: one on May 24 at the Great Barrier Reef and one on May 16 near Rottnest Island.
- Another fatal attack occurred in January when a 12-year-old boy died after being bitten by a bull shark in Sydney Harbor.
- Increased shark activity may be linked to more fishing, murky water, rising ocean temperatures, and changing shark migration patterns.
- Australia averages about three shark-related deaths per year, making the recent spike unusual.
- The International Shark Attack File records over 1,280 shark incidents and more than 250 fatal attacks in Australia since 1791.
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