'Devoted' father and grandfather-to-be swimming at popular beach killed in suspected fatal shark attack

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What happened

Greg O'Neill, 63, was attacked by a great white shark at Sorrento Beach in Perth, Western Australia, prompting a rare catch-and-kill order.

Key facts

  • Greg O'Neill, 63, was attacked by a great white shark at Sorrento Beach in Perth, Western Australia, prompting a rare catch-and-kill order.
  • Reported by Fox News and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 01:32:17 UTC.

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