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Crowdy Bay Shark Attack Kills Swiss Tourist and Leaves Partner Critical

Authorities continue surveillance after the fatal attack.

Overview

  • New South Wales authorities identified the victim as 25-year-old Swiss national Livia Muhlheim.
  • Her partner, 25-year-old Lukas Schindler, remains hospitalized in critical condition after attempting to help her.
  • The attack occurred at dawn off Kylies Beach in Crowdy Bay, and paramedics and bystanders could not save Muhlheim at the scene.
  • State shark scientists say a large bull shark was likely responsible as investigators review available footage and evidence.
  • Beaches in the area are closed and drones with SMART drumlines are monitoring the waters, with no sharks secured so far.