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This is a list of fatal shark attacks in Australia. ... Shirley Anne Durdin: Female: 33: Bitten in half, decapitated and fully consumed. 12:30: Great White Shark 20 ft
Shirley Ann Durdin (1985) – Durdin was decapitated by a great white shark while snorkeling in Port Lincoln, South Australia; she was eaten alive [1] [2] Kerry McLoughlin (1987) – Decapitated by a saltwater crocodile at Cahills Crossing, Northern Territory [ 3 ]
On 3 March 1985, 33-year-old Shirley Anne Durdin was attacked and killed while snorkeling at Wiseman's Beach in Peake Bay near Port Lincoln. [ 1 ] On 10 February 1975, 12-year-old Wade Shippard was attacked by a Great white shark while swimming at Point Sinclair near Penong at 6pm.
Australia has seen 3 shark attacks in last few months, reports say. A shark swims through the water off Jupiter Inlet, Florida, on May 18, 2022.
The species of shark that attacked the surfer was not immediately known, but according to the outlet, a fisherman spotted at least one "large great white shark" in the area before the reported attack.
The number of shark attacks worldwide increased in 2023, and so did fatalities related to shark attacks. Shark attacks are on the rise worldwide, scientists researching why [Video] Skip to main ...
The attack by the 8–11-foot (2.4–3.4 m) tiger shark occurred in 10–15 feet (3.0–4.6 m) of water and was witnessed by victim's snorkeling partner and groundskeeper. Morrell's body was recovered and later autopsied at Maui Memorial Hospital by the County Coroner.
A 17-year-old girl died after being bitten by a shark while swimming off a beach in the north of Brisbane. The attack marks Australia’s third fatal shark incident in just over five weeks ...