A man has died after being attacked by a four-metre great white shark while spearfishing off Rottnest Island near Perth, Western Australia. The victim, aged 38, was mauled in front of his horrified friends, who witnessed the entire ordeal.
Shark Attack Incident
The attack occurred on Tuesday afternoon when the group was spearfishing in waters around the popular tourist destination. The shark, described as a four-metre great white, pulled the man underwater as his friends looked on helplessly.
Despite being pulled from the water and rushed back to shore, the man could not be saved. Emergency services were called, but he succumbed to his injuries.
Witness Accounts
Sergeant Michael Wear of the Western Australia Police confirmed the tragic event. "His friends have actually witnessed the horrific event," he said. "They are understandably traumatised."
The area has been closed to the public while authorities investigate the incident. Local officials have urged swimmers and spearfishers to exercise caution in the waters around Rottnest Island.
This is a developing story. More details will be released as they become available.
