Second fatal shark attack in two weeks: 39-year-old man dies while spearfishing off Australian coast
A 39-year-old man died from severe head injuries sustained during a shark attack while spearfishing near Kennedy Shoal off Queensland, marking Australia's second fatal shark attack in two weeks.
In the second deadly shark attack within two weeks, a 39-year-old man was attacked by a shark and sustained severe head injuries before dying while spearfishing off the Australian coast. His friend brought his body back to shore.
On May 25, BBC reported a tragic incident in Australia where a 39-year-old man was attacked by a shark while spearfishing near Kennedy Shoal before dying. His friend retrieved his body from the water.
Police confirmed the incident occurred around midday on Sunday, May 24, off the coast of Queensland in northeastern Australia, marking Australia's second fatal shark attack in just two weeks.
The victim, a 39-year-old man, was spearfishing near Kennedy Shoal, approximately 45 kilometers from shore, aboard a private boat with three friends.
Rescue officials were notified and found the victim had been brought from the water by his fellow trip participants, but he died before the boat could return to shore.
Police stated the victim suffered severe head injuries from the shark attack. Officials described the incident as deeply distressing for those who witnessed it and provided psychological support to all trip participants.
However, just one week earlier, a 38-year-old man died after being bitten by a shark while spearfishing near Perth in Western Australia.
He was bitten on both legs and could not survive, renewing concerns about the safety of marine activities in Australia.
A 12-year-old boy "died" after being bitten on the leg by a tiger shark while swimming in Sydney Harbor.
