Man killed in great white shark attack in western Australia
Summary
A 38-year-old man died after being attacked by a great white shark near Rottnest Island, Western Australia. Rescue teams tried to save him on site, but he died from his injuries.Key Facts
- The attack happened just before 10 a.m. local time on a Saturday near Rottnest Island, west of Perth.
- The victim was 38 years old and was taken by boat to Geordie Bay Jetty for emergency treatment.
- Paramedics and police performed CPR, but the man died at the scene.
- The shark was about four meters (13 feet) long and identified as a great white.
- This is the first fatal shark attack in Western Australia since March of the previous year.
- Shark attacks are more common on Australia's east and southeast coasts, averaging 20 incidents per year.
- Recent shark attacks have led to beach closures in New South Wales on Australia’s east coast.
- Fatal shark attacks remain rare but have occurred sporadically along the Australian coast.
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