June 6, 2026, 3:30 p.mJune 6, 2026, 3:30 p.m
A diver has died in a shark attack in southwest Australia. The 35-year-old was bitten by the approximately 4.5 meter long animal on Saturday morning while spearfishing not far from Michaelmas Island near the city of Albany, Australian media reported, citing the police.
There have already been three fatal shark attacks in Australia in one month.Image: keystone
The man was brought ashore by boat and immediately received medical care, but could not be resuscitated. Authorities urged people in the area around the island to be careful and observe beach closures.
Third fatal attack in a month
It is the third fatal shark attack in Australia in a month. In mid-May, a 38-year-old was bitten by a shark near Rottnest Island off the metropolis of Perth. According to a local rescue organization, a four-meter-long great white shark was spotted in the area at the time of the attack. On May 24, a diver died after a shark attack on the Great Barrier Reef off Australia’s east coast.
According to official data from 2025, there have been an average of around 20 shark incidents per year in Australia with injuries over the past ten years. On average, 2.8 deaths were registered annually. Three species native to the region are particularly dangerous to humans: tiger sharks, bull sharks and great white sharks. (hkl/sda/dpa)