Shark kill order issued after fatal attack at Perth beach
A 63-year-old man was fatally bitten by a shark at Sorrento beach on Friday; authorities have ordered the animal destroyed if caught.
A shark fatally attacked a 63-year-old man at Sorrento beach in Perth's north on Friday morning, prompting Western Australian fisheries minister Jackie Jarvis to issue a kill order for the animal if captured, according to authorities.
The hunt for the shark remained ongoing on Saturday as officials continued search efforts following the fatal mauling.
Sources
- Shark catch-and-kill order issued after swimmer dies off popular Perth beach — The Guardian — World
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