Spearfisher mauled in Australia's second fatal shark attack in a week
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Key Points:
- A 39-year-old spearfisher was fatally mauled by a shark at Kennedy Shoal on the Great Barrier Reef, marking Australia's second deadly shark attack in just over a week.
- The victim, diving with three friends near Cairns, died from a critical head injury and was declared dead upon arrival at Hull Heads by paramedics.
- Kennedy Shoal, a popular spot for recreational fishers and divers, had prior reports of bull sharks in the area before the attack.
- This incident follows a fatal shark attack on May 16 near Rottnest Island, Western Australia, where a 38-year-old spearfisher was killed, with a large white shark suspected.
- Australia averages over three fatal shark attacks annually, with 2026 already recording three shark-related deaths.