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Greg O'Neill, 63, died after a suspected great white shark attack at Sorrento Beach in Perth on Friday. The incident triggered a rare catch-and-kill order for the protected species, with authorities closing local beaches to search for the animal and the victim's remains.
A 63-year-old man was killed by a great white shark at Sorrento Beach in Western Australia, prompting authorities to issue a rare catch-and-kill order. The victim, identified as Greg O'Neill, was attacked in front of witnesses, and beaches remain closed as police search for the shark and the body.
A 63-year-old man died after being attacked by a shark at Sorrento Beach in Perth, Western Australia, on Friday. The Western Australian government has authorized the destruction of the specific shark if it is captured, citing an ongoing threat. Emergency services conducted extensive searches, but the victim's body has not yet been recovered. This incident adds to a series of fatal shark attacks in Australia this year.
A man in his 60s died after being attacked by a shark while swimming off Sorrento Beach in Perth, Western Australia, on September 18, 2026. Authorities confirmed the death and launched a search operation involving police boats and a helicopter. The incident adds to a series of fatal shark attacks in Australia this year, prompting renewed concerns about ocean safety.
A 63-year-old man, identified as Greg O'Neill, was killed by a shark at Sorrento Beach in Perth, Western Australia, on Friday. Witnesses described a gruesome scene with significant blood loss, while authorities launched a search that concluded without recovering the body or the shark. A rare 'catch-and-kill' order was issued but suspended after the shark was not found.
A man in his 60s died after a shark attack at Sorrento Beach in Perth, Western Australia, on September 18. Police confirmed the swimmer died from the incident, while witnesses described seeing significant blood in the water. This was the second shark attack in Western Australia within four days, following a severe injury to a surfer near Geraldton. Authorities launched a search with boats and helicopters but did not confirm if remains were recovered. The incident highlights a concerning trend, with five fatal shark attacks recorded in Australia this year, exceeding the historical average of two to three per year since 2000.