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Spearfishing Trip Ends in Fatal Shark Attack

Elena Martinez

4 hours ago
A great white shark moves through a school of fish in deep blue ocean waters. Experts say shark encounters remain rare despite growing public concern after high-profile attacks.
Great white sharks naturally inhabit many coastal waters, though fatal encounters with humans remain extremely uncommon. (Wikimedia)

A spearfishing trip near Australia’s Rottnest Island turned deadly when a 38-year-old diver was killed in a suspected great white shark attack as his friends watched in horror.

Diver Pulled From Water After Suspected Great White Attack

Authorities say the attack happened just before 10 am on May 16 at Horseshoe Reef, a popular offshore area near Perth.

The man was spearfishing offshore and floating near the surface about 65 feet from the boat when a shark, about 13 feet long, struck.

View of the coastal waters near Rottnest Island in Western Australia, where a fatal shark attack occurred during a spearfishing trip.
Authorities increased patrols near Rottnest Island after the deadly shark attack offshore. (Adobe Stock)

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