{"id":1721,"date":"2026-05-16T08:09:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T08:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?p=1721"},"modified":"2026-05-16T08:09:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T08:09:40","slug":"swimmer-mauled-to-death-by-16ft-great-white-shark-in-horror-attack-at-tourist-hotspot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?p=1721","title":{"rendered":"Swimmer mauled to death by 16ft great white shark in horror attack at tourist hotspot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_e189fa\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">A man in his 30s has died following a shark attack off Rottnest Island, a popular tourist destination near Perth in Western Australia<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">06:59, 16 May 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 07:49, 16 May 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37164166\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A St John WA air ambulance\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164166.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_shark4.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164166.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_shark4.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164166.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_shark4.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164166.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_shark4.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"An air ambulance rushed to the scene of the attack \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">An air ambulance rushed to the scene of the attack <cite aria-label=\"Image: ABC News\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: ABC News)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A man has tragically died in a devastating shark attack on a well-known Australian island.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The victim, aged in his 30s, was transported to the shoreline in a critical state following sightings of a &#8216;five-metre white <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/news\/world-news\/horrifying-injuries-trainer-killed-orca-36983648\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">shark<\/a>&#8216; at Rottnest Island close to Perth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A St John Western <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/news\/latest-news\/mum-issues-heartwarming-update-after-37132622\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Australia<\/a> ambulance representative confirmed that <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/news\/latest-news\/breaking-bradford-explosion-police-fire-36939547\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">emergency crews<\/a> were summoned to the location off Geordie Bay at 10am (local time) on Saturday, May 16.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37164167\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37164167\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164167.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_shark3.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164167.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_shark3.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164167.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_shark3.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164167.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_shark3.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"A 'five-metre' shark was spotted off the shore \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">A &#8216;five-metre&#8217; shark was spotted off the shore <cite aria-label=\"Image: ABC News\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: ABC News)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A rescue helicopter, paramedics and police all raced to the incident.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">According to WA Police the man was brought ashore by boat, where ambulance paramedics were waiting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Emergency services were advised of a possible shark attack off Geordie Bay at Rottnest Island ,&#8221; the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Police confirmed that paramedics were unable to resuscitate the man following his urgent transfer to shore.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A report is being compiled for the coroner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Surf Life Saving WA reported that a five-metre white shark was spotted at approximately 10am this morning, 80 metres from the coastline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Rottnest stands as a beloved tourist hotspot, situated off the Western Australian city of Perth.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37164168\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37164168\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"View of Rottnest Island \" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164168.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_shark1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164168.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_shark1.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164168.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_shark1.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164168.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_shark1.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"A man is fighting for his life after the shark attack \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">A man is fighting for his life after the shark attack <cite aria-label=\"Image: ABC News\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: ABC News)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The location serves as a protected nature reserve, renowned for its pristine sandy beaches and native quokka wildlife.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A representative from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development confirmed the department was collaborating with local officials and would release additional details imminently.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">This incident follows a previous series of shark encounters at the start of the year, with multiple cases reported around Sydney.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A 12-year-old boy, Nico Antic, tragically lost his life after being attacked by a shark while with mates at a Sydney beach in January.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">This marked the first in a series of similar incidents that occurred in New South Wales.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A man in his 30s has died following a shark attack off Rottnest Island, 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