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Man dies after shark attack off Western Australia coast

Published Saturday, June 6, 2026 · Updated June 6

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A 35-year-old male diver died after being attacked by a suspected 4.5-meter shark while spearfishing near Michaelmas Island, off the coast of Albany, Western Australia. Paramedics were unable to revive him. This marks the fourth fatal shark attack in Australia this year.

What We Know — Key Points

  • A 35-year-old male diver died after being bitten by a shark near Michaelmas Island, off the coast of Albany, Western Australia.
  • The incident marks the fourth fatal shark attack in Australia this year.
  • A suspected 4.5-meter shark was involved in the attack.
  • Paramedics treated the man at the scene for over two hours but were unable to revive him.
  • The man was spearfishing off Michaelmas Island when the attack occurred.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    A 35-year-old male diver died after being bitten by a suspected 4.5-meter shark near Michaelmas Island, off the coast of Albany, Western Australia. Paramedics treated him at the scene for over two hours but were unable to revive him.

  • Al Jazeera EnglishCenter-Left

    A 35-year-old man died after being bitten by a shark while spearfishing off Michaelmas Island in Western Australia. This incident marks the fourth fatal shark attack in Australia this year, with police reporting a 4.5-meter shark was spotted nearby.

  • Deutsche WelleCenter

    A man was killed by a shark while spearfishing off Michaelmas Island, Western Australia. This incident marks the third deadly shark attack in the region in three weeks.

  • Sky NewsCenter-Right

    A man has died after being attacked by a shark while fishing off Australia's southwestern coast, police reported.

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