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Swimmer killed in shark attack in front of horrified beachgoers

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

It is the latest in a spate of shark attacks in the country and comes just days after a surfer was bitten in an attack in the same state.

Key facts

  • Reported by CBS News and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:22:53 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Swimmer dies after shark attack at Perth beach – as it happened

  2. Shark kills swimmer off Western Australian city beach

  3. Swimmer dies after being bitten by shark off popular Perth beach

  4. Swimmer killed in shark attack in front of horrified beachgoers

  5. Man dies in fifth fatal shark attack this year in Australia

  6. 2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move

  7. Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron

Sources

The original report was published by CBS News. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.

Read the full report at CBS News

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