Swimmer killed in shark attack off Australian coast
A swimmer was killed in a shark attack off the coast of Western Australia, marking the second fatal incident of the year. The 38-year-old victim was bitten at Horseshoe Reef near Rottnest Island and could not be revived after being taken to shore. Authorities are urging caution in the waters around the popular tourist destination.
- ▪The attack occurred on Saturday morning at Horseshoe Reef, approximately 19.2 miles west of Perth.
- ▪This incident is the second fatal shark attack in Australia in 2026.
- ▪Most shark attacks in Australia typically happen along the east and southeast coasts.
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World News Swimmer killed in shark attack off Australian coast By Reuters Published May 16, 2026, 3:16 a.m. ET A man attacked by a shark off Western Australia’s coast on Saturday died of his injuries, police said, in what is the second fatal shark attack in Australia so far this year. The 38-year-old victim, yet to be identified, was bitten on Saturday morning at Horseshoe Reef near Rottnest Island, about 19.2 miles west of state capital Perth, police said in a statement. The man was taken to shore but could not be revived, police said, adding that a report would be prepared for the coroner. The 38-year-old victim, yet to be identified, was bitten on Saturday morning at Horseshoe Reef near Rottnest Island, about 19.2 miles west of state capital Perth.
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