Australia just experienced two separate shark attacks this past week, one in Western Australia, and one in the south. Out in Western Australia, the Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC) reported that a 35-year-old man died following a fatal shark attack. The incident occurred near Michaelmas Island, southeast of Perth, while the victim was spearfishing with his family.
The man was reportedly attacked at 11:25 AM local time on Saturday. WA Police stated, “He was conveyed back to shore by boat, where he was met by St John Ambulance (SJA) WA paramedics. Sadly, he was unable to be revived.” His unfortunate death, per PEOPLE, marks the third fatal shark encounter in the region within four weeks.
