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Man dies in fifth fatal shark attack this year in Australia

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What happened

A man has died after being mauled by a shark while swimming at a popular beach in the state of Western Australia.

Key facts

  • Reported by Sky News and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:26:00 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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