Shark attacks dominate headlines now after several deadly/serious bites at Rottnest, Phuket, Santa Cruz — rare but gripping. No notable biographical tie needed.
A 38-year-old man has died after a 4m white shark bit him while spearfishing near Horseshoe Reef, Rottnest Island, west of Perth. He was taken ashore but could not be revived. Police will prepare a coroner’s report; beaches remain open as authorities urge extra water caution.
A 35-year-old woman has been bitten by a three-to-four-metre shark about 30 metres from Coogee Beach, Sydney. She remains in hospital in stable condition. Beaches were closed for 24 hours as drones and shark-spotting measures were deployed. Authorities say the incident will intensify calls for safety measures.