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Man killed in shark attack off Western Australia
Man killed in shark attack off Western Australia
A male diver has died after an attack by a suspected 4.5-meter shark near Michaelmas Island. It's the third fatal shark attack in Australia in three weeks.
Man, 35, dies after being bitten by shark off coast of Albany
Man, 35, dies after being bitten by shark off coast of Albany
A 35-year-old man has died after he was bitten by a shark while spearfishing off the coast of Albany on Saturday morning.
The incident happened at about 11.20am about 10 metres off the coast of Michaelmas Island in King George Sound. The island sits approximately 13 kilometres off the coast of Albany.
“Emergency services were advised of a possible shark attack off the Albany coast,” a WA Police spokesperson said.
The man was rushed to shore where he was met by St John Ambulance paramedics who said his injuries were critical.
WA Police later reported that he was unable to be revived.
The man was spearfishing with his family when the attack happened.
A member of the public reported the sighting of an unknown species of shark about 4.5 metres long at 11.25am off Michaelmas Island about 10 metres from the shore.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) said they were assisting WA Police with a serious shark incident at Michaelmas Island.
“A male diver was reported to have been bitten by a suspected 4.5 m shark at approximately 11:25 am Saturday 6 June 2026,” they said.
“The incident was…
Diver is mauled to death by four-metre shark in front of family
Diver is mauled to death by four-metre shark in front of family
ByKYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIAandOLIVIA DAY, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR, AUSTRALIA
Published:01:39 EDT, 6 June 2026|Updated:11:13 EDT, 6 June 2026
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A diver has died after he was mauled by a shark in front of loved ones off theWestern Australiacoast - the third fatal attack nationwide within weeks.
The man, 35, was spearfishing with family when he was bitten by a suspected 4.5m shark just before 11.30am on Saturday at Michaelmas Island off Albany, 400km southeast ofPerth.
The local man was rushed by boat to the Albany marina suffering critical injuries, where he was met by St John WA paramedics.
'Sadly, he was unable to be revived,' a WA Police statement read.
Police will prepare a report for the coroner.
It is understood the Albany local was recently married and worked in the auto industry.
The species of shark is currently unknown.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is assisting police and local authorities.
A diver has died after being bitten by shark off the WA south-west coast. Pictured are forensic officers inspecting the boat
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Breaking: Diver bitten by suspected 4.5m shark off WA
Breaking: Diver bitten by suspected 4.5m shark off WA
A male has been conveyed by boat to shore after emergency services were advised of a serious shark attack off the Albany coast on Saturday morning.
Breaking: Diver dies after bite by suspected 4.5m shark off Albany, WA
Breaking: Diver dies after bite by suspected 4.5m shark off Albany, WA
A male diver has died by a suspected 4.5-metre shark near Michaelmas Island, off WA's Albany coast, on Saturday morning.
Man fighting for life after being bitten by shark off Western Australian coast
Man fighting for life after being bitten by shark off Western Australian coast
<p>Government department says man was diving around Michaelmas Island, near Albany, when he was bitten by a suspected 4.5-metre shark</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>A male diver aged in his 30s is fighting for life after being bitten by a shark in Western Australia.</p><p>The state’s department of primary industries said the man was bitten by a suspected 4.5-metre shark just before 11.30am Saturday AWST, while he was diving near Michaelmas Island off the coast of Albany, about 375kms south-east of Perth.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/06/man-fighting-for-life-after-being-bitten-by-shark-off-western-australian-coast">Continue reading...</a>
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A serious shark incident off the coast of Albany has left a diver in critical condition after he was bitten by a suspected 4.5-metre shark near Michaelmas Island on Saturday, prompting an emergency rescue operation and renewed warnings for people entering the water along Western Australia’s southern coastline.
The attack occurred at approximately 11:25am local time near Michaelmas Island, a small island located within King George Sound. The island sits around 13 kilometres from Albany and approximately 420 kilometres south-east of Perth, making it a popular destination for divers, anglers and recreational boaters.
Authorities said the victim, a man believed to be in his 30s, was diving in the area when the attack occurred. Emergency services were quickly notified of a possible shark attack, triggering a coordinated response involving WA Police, marine authorities and paramedics.
The injured diver was brought back to shore by boat before being met by St John Ambulance paramedics. Medical crews treated him at the scene and…
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Diver dies after being bitten by 4.5m shark off Albany, WA
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A male diver has died after an attack by a suspected 4.5-metre shark near Michaelmas Island, off WA's Albany coast, on Saturday morning.
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2×cross-perspective · 2A male diver was bitten by a suspected 4.5-metre shark off Michaelmas Island near Albany, Western Australia, on Saturday morning.
otherwestern
abc_au“A male has been conveyed by boat to shore after emergency services were advised of a serious shark attack off the Albany coast on Saturday morning.”
dw“A male diver has died after an attack by a suspected 4.5-meter shark near Michaelmas Island.”
gdelt“The 35-year-old was bitten by a suspected 4.5-metre shark after 11am on Saturday off Michaelmas Island near Albany in Western Australia's south west.”
guardian“The state’s department of primary industries said the man was bitten by a suspected 4.5-metre shark just before 11.30am Saturday AWST, while he was diving near Michaelmas Island off the coast of Albany, about 375kms south-east of Perth.”
watoday.com.au“A 35-year-old man has died after he was bitten by a shark while spearfishing off the coast of Albany on Saturday morning.
The incident happened at about 11.20am about 10 metres off the coast of Michaelmas Island in King George Sound.”
2×cross-perspective · 2The diver was conveyed by boat to shore after the shark attack.
otherwestern
abc_au“A male has been conveyed by boat to shore after emergency services were advised of a serious shark attack off the Albany coast on Saturday morning.”
gdelt“He was conveyed back to shore by boat where he was met by paramedics,'' WA Police said in a statement.”
watoday.com.au“The man was rushed to shore where he was met by St John Ambulance paramedics who said his injuries were critical.”
1×cross-perspective · 2The diver was spearfishing with his family at the time of the shark attack.
other
gdelt“A diver has died after being attacked by a shark while spearfishing with his family near a remote island.”
watoday.com.au“The man was spearfishing with his family when the attack happened.”
1×cross-perspective · 2The diver was unable to be revived after the shark attack.
other
gdelt“Sadly, he was unable to be revived.”
watoday.com.au“WA Police later reported that he was unable to be revived.”
1×cross-perspective · 2The diver was 35 years old.
other
gdelt“The 35-year-old was bitten by a suspected 4.5-metre shark after 11am on Saturday off Michaelmas Island near Albany in Western Australia's south west.”
watoday.com.au“A 35-year-old man has died after he was bitten by a shark while spearfishing off the coast of Albany on Saturday morning.”
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⚔ One source reports death (122b5532, 0630b6ee, 21c69df6), another (83c1a89d) reports the diver was 'fighting for life' — incompatible outcomes on the same event at the same time.
A otherwestern A male diver was bitten by a suspected 4.5-metre shark off Michaelmas Island near Albany, Western Australia, on Saturday morning.
B A male diver aged in his 30s is fighting for life after being bitten by a shark in Western Australia.
Single-source · 7 — reported by one bloc only (uncorroborated)
The shark attack occurred near Michaelmas Island in King George Sound, approximately 13 kilometres off the coast of Albany.
watoday.com.au
A member of the public reported sighting a shark approximately 4.5 metres long near Michaelmas Island at 11:25am.
watoday.com.au
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is assisting WA Police with the shark incident at Michaelmas Island.
watoday.com.au
WA Premier Roger Cook expressed sadness over the incident and extended condolences to the victim's family and first responders.
gdelt
Authorities urged people to take additional caution in the Michaelmas Island area and adhere to beach closures.
gdelt
This was the third fatal shark attack in Australia in three weeks.
dw
Steven 'Mattas' Mattaboni, a 38-year-old father of two, was killed while diving at Horseshoe Reef off Rottnest Island in May.
gdelt
Framing · 4 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
bluesky
“Diver killed in shark attack off Western Australia”
→ A diver died in a shark attack off Western Australia.
guardian
“Man fighting for life after being bitten by shark off Western Australian coast”
→ A male diver was bitten by a shark off Western Australia.
watoday.com.au
“A member of the public reported the sighting of an unknown species of shark about 4.5 metres long”
→ A shark approximately 4.5 metres long was sighted near Michaelmas Island.
gdelt
“This is a tragedy and my thoughts are with the victim's family and friends, as well as the first responders”
→ WA Premier Roger Cook expressed condolences over the shark attack.
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