Swimmer dies after being bitten by shark off popular Perth beach
Authorities called to Sorrento Beach on Friday morning following reports of shark-related incident A man has died after being bitten by a shark off Sorrento Beach in Perth’s north. Emergency services were called to the popular Sorrento Beach at about 10.30am on Friday after reports of a shark-related incident. Continue reading...
A man has died after being bitten by a shark off Sorrento Beach in Perth's north. Emergency services were called to the beach at about 10:15am on Friday following reports of a shark-related incident. The beach has been closed to swimmers and people are being advised to take caution.
According to ABC News AU, a member of the public reported seeing a 2.5 metre-long shark off the beach. The incident occurred just a week after Surf Lifesaving WA's helicopter shark patrols began for the summer season.
The area around the incident was crowded with emergency responders, including police, ambulances, and a helicopter. A witness, Russell James, described seeing a group of people standing near the water's edge, with surfboards or paddleboards nearby. Sorrento Beach is a popular swimming spot, located about 20 kilometres north of Perth's CBD.
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