Man dies after being bitten by shark off Western Australian coast
A man in his 30s has died after being bitten by a shark while spearfishing near Michaelmas Island, off the coast of Albany in Western Australia. The man was treated by paramedics at the scene for over two hours but could not be revived. The incident occurred on Saturday morning, and the state's department of primary industries has warned people to take additional caution in the area.
- ▪The man was bitten by a suspected 4.5-metre shark just before 11:30am Saturday AWST.
- ▪The incident occurred while the man was spearfishing with his family near Michaelmas Island.
- ▪Emergency services were called to reports of a possible shark attack, and the man was brought to shore where he was met by paramedics.
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A man was treated by St John Ambulance paramedics after being brought to shore following a suspected shark attack at Michaelmas Island, near Albany, but could not be revived. Photograph: Hans Wismeijer/AlamyView image in fullscreenA man was treated by St John Ambulance paramedics after being brought to shore following a suspected shark attack at Michaelmas Island, near Albany, but could not be revived. Photograph: Hans Wismeijer/AlamyWestern AustraliaMan dies after shark attack off Western Australia coast near AlbanyGovernment department says man was in the water around Michaelmas Island, near Albany, when he was bitten by a suspected 4.5-metre shark Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Catie McLeodSat 6 Jun 2026 03.47 EDTFirst published on Sat 6 Jun 2026 01.57…
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