A serious incident occurred today when a man died after a shark attack off the coast of Western Australia on Saturday, police confirmed.
The 38-year-old victim was bitten in the early morning at Horseshoe Reef near Rottnest Island, about 31 kilometers west of Perth, police said in a statement.
Given the seriousness of the situation, state officials urged the public to increase vigilance in the waters surrounding the island. It is noteworthy that this is the second fatal attack in Australia this year.
Meanwhile, Australian Broadcasting Corporation drone footage shows that a police boat, officers and a rescue helicopter were available at the scene.
according to reutersLast January too, a boy was bitten by a shark in Sydney Harbour. The recent incident reportedly adds to a recent series of shark attacks off the east coast of Australia.
It has been observed that most shark attacks occur along the eastern and south-eastern coasts of Australia. Additionally, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare notes that approximately 20 such incidents occur each year.
Rottnest Island is a major and popular destination located about 19 kilometers from Perth in Western Australia, known for its beaches and aquatic activities.
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