Shark Attack Off Sorrento Beach Results in Fatality, Beaches Closed
A male swimmer died after being bitten by a shark off Sorrento Beach in Western Australia on Friday, prompting authorities to close all city beaches.
A male swimmer was fatally attacked by a shark while swimming off Sorrento Beach in Western Australia on Friday morning. Emergency services received the first call at about 10:30 a.m. local time and launched a coordinated response involving a helicopter, Water Police, the RAC Rescue Helicopter and fisheries vessels from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). The victim later died from his injuries.
The City of Joondalup, which administers Sorrento, ordered the closure of all its beaches following the incident. The state’s Shark Smart program reported two shark sightings near the time of the attack: a 2.5-metre shark spotted offshore at 10:22 a.m. and a 5-metre great white shark reported at 12:49 p.m.
DPIRD officials said they are working with local authorities to manage the response and monitor further shark activity in the area.