Spearfisherman killed by suspected 15-foot shark after third fatal attack in less than a month
A 35-year-old spearfisherman was killed by a suspected 15-foot shark off Western Australia, marking the third fatal attack there in under a month.
TL;DR
- A 35-year-old man was killed by a suspected 15-foot shark while spearfishing near Michaelmas Island, Western Australia.
- This is the third fatal shark attack in Australia in under a month.
- Previous fatal attacks involved Michael Jensz (bull shark suspected) and Steve Mattabonni (white shark).
- A 12-year-old also died in January after a shark attack in Sydney Harbor.
- Australia typically averages around three shark deaths per year.
- Increased shark activity is common this time of year due to migrating sardines and salmon, and the presence of seals in areas like King George Sound.