Search Ends for Surfer Killed in South Australia Shark Attack
Lance Appleby, 28, was attacked by a great white shark at Granites Beach, leaving a devastated community mourning his loss.
- Authorities concluded a four-day search for Lance Appleby, whose body was not recovered after a shark attack at Granites Beach on Thursday evening.
- Appleby, an experienced surfer and beloved community member, was attacked by a great white shark, with his damaged surfboard later retrieved from the water.
- The surfing community has raised over $100,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to support Appleby's family and fund a memorial in his honor.
- Witnesses reported warnings about a shark in the area prior to the attack, prompting discussions about improving safety measures for surfers.
- Granites Beach, located on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, has seen multiple fatal shark attacks in recent years, raising concerns about human-shark interactions.