Third Fatal Shark Attack in Australia in Four Weeks
A spearfisher was killed in a shark attack off Australia's southwest coast. A diver died after a suspected 4.5-metre shark attacked near Michaelmas Island.
This was Australia's third fatal shark attack in four weeks. The attacks have raised concerns about shark activity in Australian waters.
Klear Note — Fatal shark attacks in Australia are rare but happen occasionally. Three deaths in four weeks is unusual and notable.
Key Terms 2
- spearfisher A person who hunts fish underwater using a spear gun
- Michaelmas Island A small island off the southwest coast of Australia