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Shark attack: man dies on Great Barrier Reef in far north Queensland
The 39-year-old was reportedly fishing at Kennedy Shoal between Cairns and Townsville when emergency services alerted about midday
TL;DR
- A 39-year-old man died after a shark attack on the Great Barrier Reef.
- The incident occurred at Kennedy Shoal, approximately 50km off the Queensland coast.
- Emergency services were alerted midday Sunday and the man died from his injuries after being brought ashore.
- Queensland police will prepare a report for the coroner.
- Shark attacks are infrequent but have occurred along the Queensland coast.
- It is unknown what type of shark was involved, but bull and tiger sharks are common in the area.