Perth father was diving in a pair during spearfishing competition when tragedy struck at Rottnest Island
A Perth man was tragically killed by a shark while participating in a spearfishing competition off Rottnest Island. Steven Mattaboni, 38, was bitten by a four-metre white shark while on the surface of the water. Friends attempted to perform CPR but were unable to save him, prompting condolences from his football club and the community.
- ▪Steven Mattaboni was participating in a members-only spearfishing competition when he was attacked.
- ▪He was bitten on the legs by a four-metre white shark about 20 metres from a boat.
- ▪Friends rushed him to shore while performing CPR, but he could not be saved.
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