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Spearfisher Killed in Australia's Third Fatal Shark Attack in 4 Weeks
A spearfisher was killed on Saturday in Australia's third fatal shark attack in four weeks, police said.
TL;DR
- A 35-year-old spearfisher was killed in Western Australia, the third fatal shark attack in four weeks.
- Authorities suspect a 15-foot white shark was responsible for the latest fatality near Albany.
- This marks an unusual increase in fatal shark attacks for Australia, which averages about three per year.
- Previous fatal attacks in May involved a 39-year-old spearfisher on the Great Barrier Reef and a 13-foot white shark attack near Rottnest Island.
- An earlier fatal attack this year occurred in January when a 12-year-old boy was mauled by a bull shark in Sydney Harbor.
- Scientists believe crowded waters and rising ocean temperatures may be affecting shark migratory patterns, contributing to more attacks.
- Increased shark activity in the recent attacks is noted by locals, with sharks possibly competing with fishermen.