Swimmer killed in shark attack in front of horrified beachgoers
Summary
A man in his 60s was killed by a shark while swimming at Sorrento Beach near Perth, Australia, as beachgoers watched. Authorities searched the area and closed the beach after the attack, which is one of several recent shark incidents in Australia this year.Key Facts
- The shark attack happened off Sorrento Beach in Perth's northern suburbs on a Friday morning.
- Witnesses saw blood in the water and described the horror of the attack.
- Police confirmed the swimmer died from the shark attack but did not release his identity.
- The beach was closed to swimmers following the incident.
- Earlier in the week, a surfer was seriously injured by a shark north of Perth.
- Australia has had at least five fatal shark attacks in 2026, including a 12-year-old boy in Sydney.
- The country averages two to three fatal shark attacks per year, according to official databases.
- Shark attacks have become more common due to increased human activity like surfing and diving.
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