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Man Dies in Fatal Shark Attack Off Western Australia Coast

A 38-year-old man was tragically killed by a great white shark near Rottnest Island off the coast of Western Australia. The incident, which occurred in a popular tourist area, marks a significant and fatal shark attack in the region.

16 May, 03:48 — 16 May, 15:58
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BBCHigh47d ago

Man killed by 13ft great white shark in Western Australia

The man was bitten just before 10:00 (03:00 BST) at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police said.

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The GuardianMostly Factual47d ago

Man in critical condition after shark attack off WA’s Rottnest Island

The incident happened near Perth about 10am on Saturday, a St John WA ambulance service spokesperson says Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A man is in a critical condition after being attacked by a shark at a popular holiday island. The incident happened at Rottnest Island, near Perth, about 10am on Saturday, a St John WA ambulance service spokesperson said. Continue reading...

By Australian Associated Press

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual47d ago

Man killed in great white shark attack in western Australia

The 38-year-old was bitten at a popular diving and fishing spot near the city of Perth, police say.

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DWHigh47d ago

Australia: Man dies after shark attack off holiday island

A 38-year-old man has died after being bitten by a shark in waters off Rottnest Island in Western Australia. It is the second shark death this year amid a rise in attacks.

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The IndependentMostly Factual47d ago

Man dies after shark attack at popular Australian holiday island

Incident marks Australia's second fatal shark attack this year

By Vishwam Sankaran

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual47d ago

Man, 38, dies after Rottnest Island shark attack - SMH.com.au

Man, 38, dies after Rottnest Island shark attack  SMH.com.au

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national-postMostly Factual47d ago

Man dies in Australia’s second fatal shark attack of 2026

The man was attacked by a 4-meter (13-foot) great white shark at Horseshoe Reef

By Bloomberg News

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straits-timesMostly Factual47d ago

Shark attack reported in western Australia - The Straits Times

Shark attack reported in western Australia  The Straits Times

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ndtvMostly Factual47d ago

Diver Mauled To Death By 16-Foot Shark In Australian Tourist Hotspot

The 38-year-old man had been spearfishing with a friend when he was attacked on a coral reef off Rottnest Island near Australia's southwest coast.

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rte-newsMostly Factual47d ago

Man killed by great white shark in western Australia

A man has been killed by a great white shark in western Australia, police and officials said.

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cyprus-mail47d ago

Man dies after shark bite off Western Australia coast

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 31 km west of […]

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punch-ngMostly Factual47d ago

Man in critical condition after shark attack in Australia

A man is in critical condition after being attacked by a shark off Rottnest Island in Western Australia. Emergency services are on the scene. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-in-critical-condition-after-shark-attack-in-australia/

By Punch Newspapers

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myjoyonlineMixed47d ago

Man killed by 13ft great white shark in Western Australia

A 38-year-old man has been killed by a 13ft (4m) great white shark in Western Australia.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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Coverage Timeline

First report: aftonbladet · 16 May, 03:03Full coverage: 30 · 13hWindow: 13h
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aftonbladet16 May, 03:03First to report

Man attackerad av haj – kritiskt tillstånd

straits-times16 May, 03:48

Shark attack reported in western Australia - The Straits Times

The Guardian16 May, 04:06

Man in critical condition after shark attack off WA’s Rottnest Island

naftemporiki16 May, 04:20

Αυστραλία: Σε κρίσιμη κατάσταση 30χρονος έπειτα από επίθεση καρχαρία

sydney-morning-herald16 May, 05:11

Man, 38, dies after Rottnest Island shark attack - SMH.com.au

le-figaro16 May, 05:23

Un homme dans un état critique après une attaque de requin en Australie

balkan-web16 May, 05:33

Sulmohet nga peshkaqeni, 30-vjeçari në Australi në gjendje kritike

dh-les-sports16 May, 05:52

Australie: un homme dans un état critique après une attaque de requin

delfi-lt16 May, 06:20

Vakarų Australijoje ryklys užpuolė vyrą, nukentėjusiojo būklė – kritinė

punch-ng16 May, 06:30

Man in critical condition after shark attack in Australia

cyprus-mail16 May, 06:46

Man dies after shark bite off Western Australia coast

politiken16 May, 06:48

Mand kunne ikke genoplives efter hajangreb i Australien

DW16 May, 06:53

Australia: Man dies after shark attack off holiday island

BBC16 May, 07:04

Man killed by 13ft great white shark in Western Australia

Al Jazeera16 May, 07:13

Man killed in great white shark attack in western Australia

faz16 May, 07:21

Nahe Perth: Mann bei Hai-Angriff im Westen Australiens getötet

tvn2416 May, 07:22

Atak rekina na popularnej wyspie

channel-news-asia16 May, 07:34

Man killed by great white shark in western Australia

aktuality-sk16 May, 07:44

Rýchly zásah nepomohol. Pri ostrove Rottnest v Západnej Austrálii zomrel 38-ročný muž po útoku žraloka

rte-news16 May, 07:45

Man killed by great white shark in western Australia

orf16 May, 07:53

Australien: 38-Jähriger nach Haiangriff gestorben

der-standard16 May, 08:15

Mann bei Hai-Angriff in Urlaubsregion im Westen Australiens getötet

iefimerida16 May, 08:41

Αυστραλία: Νεκρός ο 38χρονος από την επίθεση καρχαρία, μπροστά στα μάτια των τουριστών -Βίντεο

die-presse16 May, 08:53

Weißer Hai attackiert 38-Jährigen in Westaustralien

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ndtv16 May, 10:27

Diver Mauled To Death By 16-Foot Shark In Australian Tourist Hotspot

The Independent16 May, 10:52

Man dies after shark attack at popular Australian holiday island

helsingin-sanomat16 May, 11:44

Australia | Mies kuoli hai­hyökkäyksessä Australiassa

hvg16 May, 12:02

Egy hatalmas fehér cápa ölt meg egy férfit Ausztráliában

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national-post16 May, 15:04

Man dies in Australia’s second fatal shark attack of 2026

myjoyonline16 May, 15:58Latest update

Man killed by 13ft great white shark in Western Australia