Man killed in great white shark attack in western Australia
A man has died following a great white shark attack in western Australia. The incident occurred near Rottnest Island, west of Perth, where the victim was bitten while diving or fishing. This marks the first fatal shark attack in the region since March 2026.
- ▪The victim was a 38-year-old man who was attacked just before 10am local time.
- ▪He was transported to Geordie Bay Jetty, where CPR was performed but he died at the scene.
- ▪The shark involved in the attack was confirmed to be a four-meter long great white.
- ▪This incident follows a series of shark attacks along Australia's eastern coast earlier this year.
- ▪On average, Australia sees about 20 shark attacks annually, primarily along its east and southeast coasts.
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News|WildlifeMan killed in great white shark attack in western AustraliaThe 38-year-old was bitten at a popular diving and fishing spot near the city of Perth, police say.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoBeachgoers at Queenscliff Beach walk past a shark‑sighting sign in Sydney, Australia, January 20, 2026 [Jeremy Piper/Reuters]By AFP and ReutersPublished On 16 May 202616 May 2026A man has died from his injuries after being attacked by a great white shark in western Australia, authorities say.The attack unfolded just before 10am local time Saturday (02:00 GMT) off Rottnest Island, west of the city of Perth, Western Australia police said in a statement.Recommended Stories list of 4…
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