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Australia shark attack victim identified as Greg O'Neill
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Greg O’Neill, a 63-year-old devoted family man and passionate swimmer, was killed in a great white shark attack off Sorrento Beach in Perth, Western Australia, with his body still missing.
- In response, Western Australia’s fisheries minister Jackie Jarvis issued a rare catch-and-kill order to destroy the shark if captured, marking the first such order in about a decade due to the exceptional circumstances.
- Great white sharks are a protected species in Australia, making the catch-and-kill orders controversial and historically divisive, with past incidents sparking major protests.
- Authorities have closed all beaches in the area until at least Sunday and are actively patrolling with police boats and drones to monitor the situation.
- O’Neill’s family described him as a loving father, grandfather-to-be, and sports enthusiast, deeply mourning the tragic loss.
