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Man Dies After Shark Attack Off Western Australia

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PublishedSource: BBC WorldJune 8, 2026
Police in Western Australia say a man died after a shark attack near Michaelmas Island. The attack happened while he was in the water. Local reports say the man was spearfishing with his family nearby. After the attack, emergency services responded, and the man later died. Police did not share his name in the report. Investigators are working to understand what happened and to provide more details.