A white shark was believed to be responsible for the death of a local 17-year-old spearfisher. Photo: Shutterstock
The first attacked occurred at Cheynes Beach in Western Australia, when a 17-year-old boy was attacked and killed while spearfishing by what local authorities believe to be a white shark. In the same report, according to PerthNow, the boy’s friend, who did not sustain any injuries, saw the shark just before the attack and fired his spear gun at it. The fatal shark attack forced Albany City Council rangers to close the beaches from 3 Stripes to Bluff Creek until further notice.
Today’s attacked forced local officials to close the beach. They are warning holiday makers and locals not to enter the surrounding waters until further notice. Photo: 9News.com.au
The shark attack occurred just 3 months after Sean Pollard lost an arm and hand at Wylie Bay Beach in Western Australia. Today’s attack marks the 12th fatal shark attack in Western Australia since 2000.
The second attack occurred at Montaña de Oro, located six miles southwest of Morro Bay on the central coast of California. Andrew Walsh, a fellow surfer who was just 10 feet from the victim when the attacked occurred, explained, “It was really radical. I was about 10 feet from him, and it was absolutely quiet. It came straight up out of the depths and got him and took him under the water. That was the amazing part: this big giant side of the shark just curving up out of the water.”
Although the injuries were severe, the 50-year-old victim, who was later identified as Kevin Swanson of Morro Bay, was still able to paddle his way to shore where he used a leash for a tourniquet and received medical attention by two doctors who had been walking on the beach. According to Walsh, these doctors determined that no major arteries had been hit, but he was still air lifted to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center in San Luis Obispo for further treatment.
Our thoughts and prayers go out the the friends and families effected by these horrible tragedies.
