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Part of situation: Shark attacks in Western Australia (4 clusters)

Sorrento Beach shark attack kills 63-year-old man in Western Australia

shark attack Western Australia great white shark Sorrento Beach catch-and-kill order

A 63-year-old man, identified as Greg O'Neill, was killed in a shark attack while swimming at Sorrento Beach near Perth, Western Australia. The incident occurred on Friday morning around 10:30 AM. Witnesses reported seeing a pool of blood in the water and described the attack as a traumatic event where the victim was pulled under. O'Neill was swimming with a friend at the time, who survived the encounter.

Following the attack, Western Australia Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis issued a rare catch-and-kill order for the great white shark believed to be responsible, citing the exceptional circumstances and the hazard posed to the public. This is the first such order issued in the state in approximately a decade.

Authorities have closed several beaches, including those under the jurisdiction of the City of Joondalup, as a precaution. Police, helicopters, and boats have been deployed to search the area, though O'Neill's body has not yet been recovered. This event marks the third fatal shark attack in Western Australia this year and the fifth fatal attack in Australia in 2026.

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City of Joondalup · Geraldton · Greg O'Neill · Greg O’Neill · Jackie Jarvis · Perth · SharkSmart · Sorrento Beach · Surf Life Saving WA · Western Australia · Western Australia Police

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