A tragic incident unfolded on Saturday when a 38-year-old man lost his life following a shark attack off the coast of Australia.
The encounter occurred at Horseshoe Reef, situated near Rottnest Island along Australia’s western shoreline, shortly before 10 a.m., according to police reports.
Rottnest Island lies approximately 19 miles from Perth, acting as a popular destination for both locals and tourists.
Despite efforts to bring the man back to shore, he unfortunately never regained consciousness.
“A 38-year-old man was in the water at Horseshoe Reef when he was believed to have been bitten by a shark,” confirmed a spokesperson for St. John WA Ambulance, as reported by People.
Authorities say a great white shark attacked a man off Rottnest Island, a popular tourist spot on Australia’s western coast. (Getty Images)
“The man was conveyed by vessel to shore, where he was met by St. John WA paramedics. Sadly, the man was unable to be revived.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to St. John WA Ambulance.
The death is the second fatal attack in Australia so far this year.
The death is the second fatal attack in Australia so far this year. (Steve Christo/Corbis)
Perth’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development told the AFP news agency that it was urging the public to take “additional caution” in the area, according to BBC News.
The agency added that it was reported to be a great white shark.
Footage of the incident provided by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation showed police at the scene with a boat and rescue officers.
In January, a 12-year-old died a week after he was attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbor.
A great white shark swims near the sea floor at Neptune Islands, South Australia. (Auscape/Universal Images Group)
Three others were attacked within the same two days along the New South Wales coast in non-fatal incidents.
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