Beaches on Australia’s west coast remain shut after shark attack
A male swimmer died on Friday after being mauled at Sorrento Beach, around 20km from Perth's central business district
Beaches along Western Australia's west coast are still closed on Saturday, a day after a fatal shark attack in Perth. The attack occurred at Sorrento Beach, about 20km from the city's central business district, resulting in the death of a male swimmer on Friday. This prompted the closure of beaches along a 30km stretch of coastline.
The local council announced via Facebook that the beaches would remain closed until at least noon on Saturday. This incident follows a series of shark attacks in Australia, with a recent surfer attack in Geraldton resulting in the loss of a foot and serious leg injuries. In June, a 35-year-old man was killed while spearfishing off the south coast, and in May, a 38-year-old man was mauled to death near an island off Perth.
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