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Deadly shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia

Australia · Oceania region

detected 2026-09-19T10:00:14Z updated 2026-09-19T10:00:14Z

Police boats and helicopters are patrolling Perth's beaches as authorities continue their search for the swimmer's body, and the shark that attacked him.

Single-source report, not yet corroborated.

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