Great white shark fatally attacks man, 38, at popular vacation destination
Key Points:
- A 38-year-old man died after being attacked by a 13-foot great white shark at Horseshoe Reef near Rottnest Island, Western Australia, just before 10 a.m. on Saturday.
- The man was brought to shore by vessel and treated by paramedics but never regained consciousness.
- This incident marks the second fatal shark attack in Australia in 2024, following the death of a 12-year-old in Sydney Harbor in January.
- Authorities have urged the public to exercise additional caution in the area following the attack.
- Multiple non-fatal shark attacks were also reported recently along the New South Wales coast.