A 38-year-old man has died after a suspected shark attack near Rottnest Island, a popular tourist destination off the coast of Western Australia. According to The Guardian, citing a St John WA ambulance service spokesperson, the incident occurred around 10am on Saturday, May 16 on the popular island off the coast of the city of Perth that can be reached by ferry.
A rescue helicopter was dispatched to the island, located about 19 kilometers off the coast of Fremantle, with plans to evacuate the victim to a mainland hospital. The man was reportedly transported by boat to shore at Geordie Bay on the island’s northern side. Police said the man was treated at the scene but could not be revived.
