A tragic incident occurred off the coast of Rottnest Island, Western Australia, where a 38-year-old man was fatally bitten by a shark.
This marks the second shark-related death in Australia in 2026, highlighting a concerning rise in shark attacks in the region.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation as the frequency of these incidents raises questions about safety in popular coastal areas.
Updates
Update at 08:32 UTC on 2026-06-06
DW News reported A diver has died after an attack by a suspected 4.5-meter shark near Michaelmas Island. It is the third fatal shark attack in Australia in three weeks.
Sources: DW News