New Facts: Shark Kills Swimmer Off Sorrento Beach
A shark killed a male swimmer off Sorrento Beach in Perth’s northern suburbs on Friday morning. A witness saw blood in the water. The swimmer died of the attack.
Helicopters and boats searched the area after the attack. Search teams initially found no trace of the victim. Authorities closed about 12 kilometres of beach from Marmion to Iluka until at least noon Saturday.
It was the third shark‑attack death in Western Australia this year and the 24th in the state in 26 years. Figures for the national toll this year varied between four and five deaths. It was also the second shark attack in the state this week.
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