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Fatal Bull Shark Attack Stuns Remote Australian Beach
27 Nov
Summary
- A woman died and a man was seriously injured in a bull shark attack.
- A bystander's heroic actions with a tourniquet likely saved the man's life.
- Bull sharks, capable of freshwater and saltwater travel, are a growing concern.
A devastating bull shark attack on Thursday claimed the life of a woman and left a man with severe leg injuries in the remote Crowdy Bay, New South Wales. The man's life was potentially saved by the "heroic" actions of a passerby who applied a makeshift tourniquet.
Authorities believe a bull shark, known for its ability to navigate both fresh and saltwater, was responsible for the attack. This species, along with great white and tiger sharks, are considered among the most likely to bite ocean-goers in Australian waters.
Shark incidents in Australia are a persistent concern, with a history of over 1,280 encounters since 1791. Factors like crowded waters and rising ocean temperatures are suspected to contribute to an increase in attacks, despite ongoing conservation efforts for shark species.
