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Swimmer dies after shark bite off Perth beach

Published Friday, September 18, 2026 · Updated September 18

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  • Fatal Shark Attack Details2 sources
  • Shark Attack Frequency Context2 sources

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A man died after a shark bite off Sorrento Beach in Perth, Western Australia. Emergency services responded to the incident, which marks the fifth fatal shark attack in Australia this year.

What We Know — Key Points

  • A man died after being bitten by a shark off Sorrento Beach in Perth, Western Australia.
  • Emergency services were called to Sorrento Beach and conducted a search of the area following the attack.
  • This incident marks the fifth fatal shark attack in Australia this year.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Fatal Shark Attack Details
  • The Guardian

    A man has died after being bitten by a shark off Sorrento Beach in Perth, Western Australia. Emergency services were called to the scene and conducted a search of the area.

  • Deutsche Welle

    A swimmer was killed by a shark off the coast of Perth, Western Australia, marking the fifth fatal shark attack in Australia this year. Emergency services responded to Sorrento Beach after witnesses reported the attack.

Shark Attack Frequency Context
  • Deutsche Welle

    A swimmer was killed by a shark off the coast of Perth, Western Australia, marking the fifth fatal shark attack in Australia this year. Emergency services responded to Sorrento Beach after witnesses reported the attack.

  • Sky News

    A man has died after being attacked by a shark while swimming at a popular beach in Western Australia. This marks the fifth fatal shark attack in Australia this year.

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