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Shark fatally mauls spearfishing diver off Australia

Incident occurs on coral reef near Rottnest Island tourist destination

· 1 min read · HOC Newsroom

A 38-year-old spearfishing diver was fatally mauled by a shark off Rottnest Island near Australia's southwest coast on Saturday. The victim was attacked on a coral reef while diving with a friend and was bitten on the legs. He was taken to the island where paramedics were unable to resuscitate him. A five-meter white shark was reported in the area.