Spearfisher mauled in Australia's second fatal shark attack in a week
A spearfisher was fatally mauled by a shark on the Great Barrier Reef, marking Australia's second fatal shark attack in just over a week. The 39-year-old victim suffered critical head injuries while diving with friends at Kennedy Shoal. This incident follows another fatal attack on May 16, bringing the total number of shark fatalities in Australia for 2026 to three.
- ▪The spearfisher was attacked while diving at Kennedy Shoal off the Queensland coast.
- ▪He was pronounced dead after sustaining injuries not compatible with life.
- ▪This incident is the second fatal shark attack in Australia within a week.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onSpearfisher mauled in Australia's second fatal shark attack in a weekA spearfisher has been mauled on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia’s second fatal shark attack in just over a weekByROD MCGUIRK Associated PressMay 24, 2026, 4:55 AM1:12FILE - A sign is seen at the site of a fatal shark attack at Dee Why Beach in Sydney, Australia, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
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