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Man killed in third fatal shark attack in Australia in three weeks
Authorities say the attack is the third fatal shark incident in Australia in four weeks, prompting renewed warnings for water users.
- On Saturday, 35-year-old spearfisher Daniel Turpin died after a suspected 4.5m shark attacked him off Michaelmas Island near Albany, Western Australia. Paramedics could not revive him after he was brought to shore.
- The fatality marks Australia's fourth shark-related death this year, following incidents involving 38-year-old Steven Mattaboni off Rottnest Island on May 16 and 39-year-old Michael Jensz near Queensland on May 24. This spike is unusual for a nation averaging about three shark deaths annually.
- Western Australia Police and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development confirmed the incident. Paramedics met Turpin's boat at Albany Waterfront Marina after an almost 13km journey but were unable to revive him; police will prepare a coroner's report.
- Premier Roger Cook expressed he was "deeply saddened" by the tragedy, while Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis called it a tragedy affecting the community. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development urged the public to "take additional caution" and adhere to beach closures.
- Commercial fisherman Gregory Sharp attributed the increase to seasonal migration patterns: "We do see an increase in larger sharks this time of the year, particularly chasing the sardine and the salmon along the coast, which is quite normal." Minister Jarvis noted no data suggests a long-term surge compared to previous years.
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‘This Is a Tragedy’: Diver Dies in Shark Attack
A diver has died after being attacked by a shark while spearfishing with his family near a remote island. The 35-year-old was bitten by a suspected 4.5-metre shark after 11 a.m. on June 6 off Michaelmas Island near Albany in Western Australia’s south west. “He was conveyed back to shore by boat where he was met by paramedics,” Western Australia (WA) Police said in a statement. “Sadly, he was unable to be revived.” WA Premier Roger Cook said he w…
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A male diver died after being bitten by a shark estimated to be around 4.5 meters long in Western Australia. This marks the second fatal shark attack in the state in less than a month.
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