Surfer rushed to hospital after shark attack in WA's Midwest
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- ABC News (Australia)seen 18 Sept, 10:35headline rewritten
Breaking: Suspected shark attack at Sorrento beach in Perth's northWitness 'traumatised' in aftermath of shark attack at Perth beach - The Guardian Worldseen 18 Sept, 17:44description edited
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Locals describe their shock at witnessing the incident at Sorrento Beach on Friday morning Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man has died after being bitten by a shark off Sorrento Beach in Perth’s north. Emergency services were called to the popular beach at about 10.30am on Friday after reports of a shark-related incident. Continue reading...Locals describe their shock at witnessing the incident at Sorrento beach on Friday morning Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man has died after being bitten by a shark off Sorrento beach in Perth’s north. Emergency services were called to the popular beach at about 10.30am on Friday after reports of a shark-related incident. Continue reading...
- BBC News Worldseen 19 Sept, 16:00headline rewritten
Deadly shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western AustraliaShark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia as victim named - ABC News (Australia)seen 20 Sept, 02:38headline rewritten
Shark attack rescuer struggling to forget the bloodRescuer still struggling to process shark attack's bloody aftermath - ABC News (Australia)seen 20 Sept, 12:36headline rewritten
'Needle in haystack': expert says little chance of finding shark that killed Greg O'Neill'Needle in haystack': Expert says little chance of finding shark that killed Greg O'Neill - The Guardian Worldseen 21 Sept, 07:25headline rewritten
Swimmer dies after being bitten by shark off popular Perth beachShark catch-and-kill order issued after swimmer dies off popular Perth beach - perthnow.com.auseen 20 Oct, 16:51headline rewritten
Data reveals disturbing reality on Australian shark attacksThe shark myth is dead: Australia’s disturbing new reality - South China Morning Postseen 23 Oct, 04:18description edited
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A 65-year-old woman was killed on Tuesday in a shark attack off South Africa’s southeastern coast, police and municipal authorities said, prompting the closure of two beaches. Officers were called to Orient Beach in KuGompo city, formerly East London, at about 7am, where they found the woman’s body, Eastern Cape police spokeswoman Colonel Siphokazi Mawisa said. An inquest has been opened into the death. “The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is deeply saddened to confirm that a fatal...A 65-year-old woman was killed on Tuesday in a shark attack off South Africa’s southeastern coast, police and municipal authorities said, prompting the closure of two beaches. Officers were called to Orient Beach in KuGompo city, formerly East London, at about 7am, where they found the woman’s body, Eastern Cape police spokesperson Col. Siphokazi Mawisa told Associated Press. An inquest has been opened into the death. “The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is deeply saddened to confirm...
- iDNES (Czechia)seen 23 Oct, 04:18headline rewritten
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Mon, 14 September 2026
5 reports- ABC News (Australia)02:50first to report
Authorities say the man is in a "serious but stable" condition after he was bitten by a shark while surfing north of Geraldton.
- Le Figaro (France)06:19
Hospitalisé dans un état grave mais stable, un homme d’une cinquantaine d’années a été victime lundi d’une attaque de requin à Glenfield Beach, dans l’ouest de l’Australie. Les autorités ont appelé la population à la plus grande prudence sur cette plage.
- Google News - Top Stories11:02
Shark attacks, seriously injures surfer at popular beach in Australia CBS News Surfer rushed to hospital after shark attack in WA's Midwest ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation Man mauled by shark at surf beach named News.com.au As it happened: WA news on Monday, September 14 WAtoday Geraldton: Surfer ‘loses foot’ in shark attack off WA coast Nine.com.au
- torontosun.com11:15
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)12:39
Tragovi na dasci mogli bi otkriti koja je vrsta napala Australca
Tue, 15 September 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)04:31
Firefighter Mel Ismail is recovering in hospital after he was bitten by a shark north of Geraldton.
Wed, 16 September 2026
2 reports- 24sata (Croatia)08:35
Policija istražuje okolnosti napada, a zasad nisu objavljeni dodatni detalji o vrsti morskog psa niti o tome kako je točno došlo do incidenta
- Index.hr (Croatia)09:10
AUSTRIJANKA (37) teško je ozlijeđena u napadu morskog psa na Bahamima. Incident se dogodio tijekom turističkog izleta s dupinima, a žena je prevezena u bolnicu zbog teške ozljede gležnja.
Thu, 17 September 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)22:01edited after publishing
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Shark attack rescuer struggling to forget the bloodKeen surfer Shannan Dunn hopes to get back in the water soon, after he was the first to assist a fellow surfer bitten by a shark this week.
Fri, 18 September 2026
16 reports- ABC News (Australia)03:08edited after publishing
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Breaking: Suspected shark attack at Sorrento beach in Perth's northEmergency services are responding to a shark attack at Sorrento Beach, where a witness described seeing blood in the water where two men had been swimming and said only one made it back to shore.
- Die Zeit (Germany)06:06
- DW Top Stories08:13
A swimmer was mauled by a shark, with witnesses reporting a massive pool of blood in the water. There have been four confirmed fatal shark attacks in Australia this year.
- perthnow.com.au08:41edited after publishing
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Data reveals disturbing reality on Australian shark attacksFor decades, Australians have taken comfort in the the age-old saying they are more likely to be killed by lightning than by a shark. But new analysis by The West shows that reassurance no longer stacks up.
- Channel News Asia08:46
- Novinky (Czechia)09:50
U pláže v australském Perthu v pátek dopoledne jednoho z plavců zabil žralok. Útok predátora viděla řada svědků. Po napadeném muži se několik hodin pátralo a není jasné, zda jeho tělo, než byl oficiálně prohlášen za mrtvého, policie našla.
- The Guardian World09:52edited after publishing ×2
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Swimmer dies after being bitten by shark off popular Perth beachMan, 63, fatally bitten by shark at Sorrento beach on Friday morning Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A shark that fatally attacked a man on a beach in Perth’s north will be “destroyed” if it is captured, after an order was issued by the Western Australian government. As the hunt for the animal remained under way on Saturday, the WA fisheries minister, Jackie Jarvis, revealed she had greenlit the order. Continue reading...
- Google News - Top Stories10:16
Swimmer killed in shark attack off popular Western Australia beach FOX Weather 'I was just shocked': Witnesses describe fatal shark attack off Australian beach KCCI ‘SCENE FROM JAWS’: Man dead in shark attack 15 metres from shore News.com.au Perth shark attack: swimmer killed in incident off Sorrento Beach in Western Australia BBC Swimmer dies after being bitten by shark off popular Perth beach theguardian.com
- Google News - Top Stories10:22
Swimmer killed in shark attack in front of horrified beachgoers in Australia: "I could see a pool of blood" CBS News Swimmer killed in shark attack off popular Western Australia beach FOX Weather Shark kills swimmer off Western Australian city beach AP News 'Like a scene off Jaws.' Shark kills swimmer at busy beach Yahoo Man dead, six-metre shark to be destroyed News.com.au
- smh.com.au10:30
A man has died after a shark attack off a popular Perth beach.
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- brisbanetimes.com.au18 Sept, 10:30their copy
- Google News - Top Stories13:54
Shark kills swimmer off Western Australian city beach WRAL Swimmer killed in shark attack off popular Western Australia beach FOX Weather Only a ‘Pool of Blood’ Left After Deadly Shark Attack The Daily Beast 'Like a scene off Jaws.' Shark kills swimmer at busy beach USA Today Man dead, six-metre shark to be destroyed News.com.au
- Index.hr (Croatia)16:43
MUŠKARAC u 60-ima preminuo je nakon napada morskog psa na plaži Sorrento u Perthu. Napad se dogodio pred očima drugih kupača. Ovo je peti smrtonosni napad u Australiji ove godine.
- padovanews.it17:15
- ABC News (Australia)19:10
The often-heated debate over how to protect beachgoers from sharks is likely to get hotter after the death of a third person this year.
- brisbanetimes.com.au23:45
A swimmer in his 60s has died after a shark attacked him just 15 metres off Perth's Sorrento Beach.
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- smh.com.au18 Sept, 23:45their copy
- gdnonline.com23:45
Sat, 19 September 2026
11 reports- news.tuoitre.vn04:50
Several beaches along the coast of Western Australia, including in the state capital Perth, remained closed on Saturday, a day after a fatal shark attack at a popular beach in the city.
- ABC News (Australia)05:26
The family of a 63-year-old man who was fatally attacked by a shark yesterday has paid tribute to him, describing him as a devoted family man and ocean lover.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)09:18
Stavano nuotando insieme a pochi metri dalla riva quando uno squalo ha attaccato. Uno dei due uomini è riuscito a tornare sulla spiaggia, l’altro è stato trascinato via e ucciso davanti agli occhi dei bagnanti. È accaduto venerdì 18 settembre a Sorrento Beach, una delle spiagge più frequentate della zona nord di Perth, nell’Australia Occidentale. […] L'articolo “La mia amica mi ha detto: ‘Credo che ci sia stato un attacco di squalo’. Ho guardato verso l’oceano e ho visto una chiazza di sangue”:...
- BBC News World09:19edited after publishing
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Deadly shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western AustraliaGreg O'Neill "loved the ocean", his family say, as police boats and helicopters patrol Perth's beaches in search of his body and the shark that attacked him.
- Google News - Top Stories09:21
Perth beaches closed after 63-year-old swimmer killed in great white shark attack The Independent 'Devoted' father and grandfather-to-be swimming at popular beach killed in suspected fatal shark attack Fox News Perth shark attack: Rare kill order issued as victim identified as Greg O'Neill BBC Dad mauled to death by shark in front of horrified friend as rare kill order issued for monster great white New York Post 20-Foot Great White Shark Kills Swimmer in Western Australia ‘Like a Scene Off...
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)10:16
- Novinky (Czechia)10:51
Několik pláží podél pobřeží státu Západní Austrálie, včetně města Perthu, zůstane po pátečním smrtelném útoku žraloka uzavřeno minimálně do neděle. S odkazem na místní úřady o tom informovala agentura Reuters.
- Index.hr (Croatia)12:00
NAKON smrtonosnog napada velike bijele psine na plivača kod Pertha, vlasti Zapadne Australije izdale su naredbu za hvatanje i odstrel životinje.
- Die Zeit (Germany)15:00
Ein Weißer Hai hat einen Schwimmer fünfzig Meter vor einem Strand in Westaustralien tödlich verletzt. Die Behörden ordneten an, den Hai zu fangen und zu töten.
- azernews.az17:33
Authorities in Western Australia have made the rare decision to authorize the capture and killing of the shark believed to be responsible for the attack.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)20:40
Vjeruje se da je ovo prva takva odluka u 10 godina
Sun, 20 September 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories01:32
'Devoted' father and grandfather-to-be swimming at popular beach killed in suspected fatal shark attack Fox News Perth shark attack: Rare kill order issued as victim identified as Greg O'Neill BBC 'Like a scene off Jaws.' Shark kills swimmer at busy beach Yahoo Swimmer killed in shark attack in front of horrified beachgoers in Australia: "I could see a pool of blood" CBS News Dad mauled to death by shark in front of horrified friend as rare kill order issued for monster great white New York Post
- whmi.com04:00
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- whmi.com04:00
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- ABC News (Australia)07:08edited after publishing
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'Needle in haystack': expert says little chance of finding shark that killed Greg O'NeillA behavioural biologist and shark drone expert has criticised the WA government's response to the state's most recent fatal shark attack, saying the chances of finding the shark responsible for the 63-year-old's death are slim to none.
Mon, 28 September 2026
1 report- The Guardian World09:11
Local authorities have closed the beach for several kilometres and multiple sharks have been spotted in the area Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Multiple sharks have been spotted swimming near a large, smelly whale carcass that has washed ashore at a popular capital city beach, drawing hundreds of onlookers. Surf lifesavers found the dead animal at Perth’s City beach at about 7.30am on Monday and raised the alarm. Continue reading...
Tue, 29 September 2026
1 report- Tagesschau (Germany)03:59
Ein Walkadaver sorgt an der Westküste Australiens für Aufregung. Direkt am beliebten Stadtstrand von Perth lockt der tote Buckelwal offenbar auch Haie an. Die Behörden haben reagiert - zwei Wochen nach einem tödlichen Haiangriff. Von F. Bahrdt.
Tue, 6 October 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)04:31
Western Australia's shark-tagging program will be expanded and the use of AI-powered drones investigated as part of a suite of measures aimed at keeping beachgoers safe.
Wed, 7 October 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)18:00
Speaking for the first time since he survived the attack last month, Mel Ismail recalls the moment he looked the apex predator in the eye.
Fri, 9 October 2026
1 report- Index.hr (Croatia)07:32
SURFER Mel Ismail preživio je napad morskog psa u Australiji u kojem je izgubio nogu. U borbi za život pokušao je iskopati oko životinji, za koje mu se učinilo da mu 'namiguje'.
Sun, 11 October 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)05:32
With flowers and photos, more than a thousand people gather at Sorrento beach to remember the shark attack victim.
Mon, 19 October 2026
1 report- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)13:41
Ci sono momenti nello sport in cui la competizione si azzera di botto e lascia spazio a un istinto di sopravvivenza. Per Mick Fanning, tre volte campione del mondo di surf, quel momento ha una data e un luogo ben precisi: il 19 luglio 2015 nelle acque di Jeffreys Bay, in Sudafrica. Il giorno in […] L'articolo “Uno squalo mi si scagliò contro, iniziai a colpirlo con calci e pugni ma mi scrollò via come una foglia”: il surfista Flamming racconta la morte sfiorata in diretta tv proviene da Il...
Tue, 20 October 2026
12 reports- Google News - Top Stories11:59
Shark kills woman swimming off popular beach in South Africa CBS News Orient beach attack: South African swimmer killed by shark BBC Shark kills woman swimming off South Africa's Eastern Cape, beaches closed ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Fatal Shark Attack Closes Beaches in South Africa’s KuGompo City Bloomberg.com Shark kills woman swimming off South Africa's Eastern Cape Reuters
- Times of India12:49
Tragedy struck at Orient Beach in KuGompo City when 65-year-old open-water swimmer Janine Lochrenberg was fatally attacked by a shark. Despite the desperate efforts of fellow swimmers who rushed to assist her, she suffered life-threatening injuries to her arm and thigh, ultimately succumbing to her wounds. In response, local authorities promptly closed the beach and launched an investigation, as reports indicate a slight rise in shark attacks in recent years.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)13:12
- Polsat News (Poland)13:25
65-letnia kobieta zginęła w ataku rekina u wybrzeży Republiki Południowej Afryki (RPA) - podał serwis CBS. Do zdarzenia doszło w prowincji Przylądkowej Wschodniej. Władze zamknęły dwie plaże i ostrzegły mieszkańców przed wchodzeniem do wody.
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:00
MORSKI pas napao je i usmrtio 65-godišnju ženu dok je jutros plivala uz popularnu plažu na jugoistočnoj obali Južne Afrike.
- El Mundo (Spain)14:31
Una mujer de 65 años se encontraba nadando en una popular playa de la ciudad de KuGompo, en el sureste del país Leer
- Google News - Top Stories15:39
Shark kills woman swimming off South Africa’s Eastern Cape, beaches closed FOX 8 News Orient beach attack: South African swimmer killed by shark BBC Shark kills woman swimming off South Africa's Eastern Cape, beaches closed ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Shark kills woman swimming off popular beach in South Africa CBS News Shark kills woman swimming off South Africa's Eastern Cape Reuters
- BBC News World15:58
Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was out on her daily morning swim with her club when she was attacked, her family tell the BBC.
- Google News - Top Stories15:58
Orient beach attack: South African swimmer killed by shark BBC Shark kills woman swimming off South Africa's Eastern Cape, beaches closed ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Shark kills woman swimming off popular beach in South Africa CBS News Shark kills 65-year-old swimmer, multiple beaches closed USA Today Woman, 65, killed in shark attack in South Africa Sky News
- Libération (France)17:09
La victime de 65 ans, qui nageait avec un groupe au moment de l’attaque, est morte ce mardi 20 octobre à Kugompo, l’une des plus grandes villes du pays. La municipalité a fermé les plages alentour.
- South China Morning Post18:03edited after publishing
A 65-year-old woman was killed on Tuesday in a shark attack off South Africa’s southeastern coast, police and municipal authorities said, prompting the closure of two beaches. Officers were called to Orient Beach in KuGompo city, formerly East London, at about 7am, where they found the woman’s body, Eastern Cape police spokesperson Col. Siphokazi Mawisa told Associated Press. An inquest has been opened into the death. “The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is deeply saddened to confirm...
- iDNES (Czechia)19:11edited after publishing
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Žralok ukousl nohu a paži 65leté ženy u pláže v Jihoafrické republiceŽralok dnes u oblíbené pláže na pobřeží Jihoafrické republiky zabil 65letou ženu. Druh útočící paryby není zatím známý. Pláž je až do odvolání uzavřena.
Wed, 21 October 2026
3 reports- dailydispatch.co.za03:17
A 65-year-old retired nuclear physicist, Janine Lochrenberg, has died after being attacked by a shark while swimming with a group off Orient Beach.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)10:54
Una donna sudafricana è morta dopo essere stata attaccata da uno squalo al largo della costa orientale del Paese: si tratta del primo caso di questo tipo registrato quest’anno, mentre dal 2012 e secondo l’International Shark Attack File del Florida Museum sarebbero dieci i casi documentati in Sudafrica. Nonostante non sia la prima volta che […] L'articolo “L’abbiamo raggiunta e abbiamo capito che era stata morsa da uno squalo. Il suo colorito non era buono, era in gravissime condizioni”: 65enne...
- mirror.co.uk11:30
Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was swimming with a group off Orient Beach in KuGompo City, off the coast of South Africa's Eastern Cape province, when she was attacked by a shark
Thu, 22 October 2026
1 report- Novinky (Czechia)11:30
Smrtelná zranění způsobil žralok 65leté ženě, která plavala podél pláže na jihovýchodě Jihoafrické republiky. Plavkyně zemřela dříve, než ji lidé stačili vytáhnout na břeh.
Sun, 25 October 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)05:18
All beaches in Sorrento, where a man was attacked and killed by a great white shark last month, have been closed after a whale's tail was found offshore.
Wed, 4 November 2026
1 report- Vecernji list (Croatia)14:00
Morski biolozi godinama su pokušavali otkriti tko ubija velike bijele psine uz obalu Južnoafričke Republike. Na truplima su pronalazili iste jezive ozljede – trbuhe rasporene, a jetre izvađene. Odgovor je stigao tek kada je snimka dronom zabilježila napad orki. Njihova taktika toliko je učinkovita da su veliki bijeli morski psi počeli napuštati svoja tradicionalna staništa.