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Swimmer Vanishes After Brutal Shark Attack at Perth Beach
18 Sep
Summary
- Emergency crews responded to a shark incident at Sorrento Beach on Friday.
- Witnesses reported seeing a man pulled under by a shark, with blood in water.
- The beach remains closed as authorities continue their search for the swimmer.
A large-scale search is underway for a swimmer who disappeared after a suspected shark attack off Sorrento Beach in Perth, Western Australia. Emergency crews were alerted around 10:15 AM local time on Friday to a "shark-related incident" occurring just 50 meters from the shore. Witnesses recounted a terrifying ordeal, with one individual stating they saw a man being violently thrashed by a shark in the water. Another witness observed a significant pool of blood spreading in the ocean. Police divers, along with the police air wing, are actively searching the waters. The affected beach has been closed to swimmers and the public as the investigation continues. Authorities have requested that people stay away from the area while the search efforts are ongoing.
