A man attacked by a shark off Western Australia’s coast yesterday 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 (19.2 miles) west of state capital Perth, police said in a statement.
The man was taken to shore but could not be revived, police said, adding that a report would be prepared for the coroner.
State authorities advised people to take extra caution in the water at Rottnest Island, a popular tourist destination. Aerial footage from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation showed a police boat, police officers, and a rescue helicopter with a stretcher at the scene. Most shark attacks occur along the east and southeast seaboard of Australia.
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