Third Fatal Shark Attack in Five Weeks Claims Life of Australian Teen
A 17-year-old girl was fatally attacked by a shark near Bribie Island, Queensland, marking the third deadly incident in Australia's waters since late December.
- The victim, a 17-year-old girl, was attacked while swimming 100 meters from shore at Woorim Beach, a popular surf spot near Brisbane.
- Emergency responders arrived quickly, but the teenager succumbed to life-threatening injuries approximately 15 minutes after the attack.
- This marks the third fatal shark attack in Australia in just over five weeks, with previous incidents occurring in South Australia and near the Great Barrier Reef.
- Australia has recorded over 1,200 shark-related incidents since 1791, with more than 250 resulting in fatalities, according to national data.
- Experts note that while shark sightings are common in the area, attacks this close to shore remain rare and shocking to locals.
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