From ABC7 New York · · 50s
Shark kills swimmer off Western Australian beach
A man died after shark attack near Sorrento Beach in Western Australia.
In brief
A man died after shark attack near Sorrento Beach in Western Australia. A man in his 60s was killed by a shark while swimming off Sorrento Beach in Western Australia. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Shark attack on beach
A man was killed by a shark while swimming off Sorrento Beach in Western Australia.
“I was just shocked. I feel for his mate. He's apologized and said 'I didn't save my mate.'”
Witnesses report blood
Witnesses saw blood in the water after the attack.
“I could see a pool of blood.”
Beach closed for safety
Authorities closed Sorrento Beach to swimmers after the attack.
“I couldn't believe there was that much blood.”
Other recent shark incidents
A surfer sustained a serious leg injury near Geraldton, Western Australia.
Annual shark attack trend
Australia has had five fatal shark attacks this year, averaging two to three per year since 2000.
What to remember
A man in his 60s was killed by a shark while swimming off Sorrento Beach in Western Australia.
