great white shark, Rottnest Island
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The man was attacked by the great white shark which tore a chunk out of him while he was swimming at a popular destination - despite paramedics' best efforts they could not revive him
The man was bitten just before 10:00 (03:00 BST) at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police said.
A diver has been tragically killed after being mauled by a 13ft great white shark in a freak attack. The 38-year-old had been spearfishing with a friend at a popular Australian spot, according to police,