Australia, Shark attack

Reports: Shark attacks, kills Australian teen in country's 3rd attack in less than 6 weeks
A teenage girl has died after she was bit by a shark in northeastern Australia on Monday, according to local authorities. Paramedics responded to reports of a "serious shark bite incident" at Woorim Beach,
Teenage girl killed in shark attack while swimming at Australia tourist spot
A female swimmer has died in a shark attack in the waters off a popular tourist spot on Australia’s east coast, authorities said.
Teenager Known for Lifesaving Skills Is Killed in Shark Attack in Australia
Charlize Zmuda, 17, died after being bitten by a shark off Woorim Beach, a popular spot in Queensland, on Monday afternoon.
Shark kills girl in Australia in 3rd fatal attack in just over 5 weeks
Paramedics rushed to treat the teenager who was swimming off a beach in Queensland, but say she succumbed to serious injuries to her upper body.
Teen girl killed by shark at popular Aussie tourist beach
Paramedics rushed to the scene but couldn’t save the teen, who succumbed to life-threatening upper body injuries 15 minutes later, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.
Shark Kills Girl Swimming in Ocean Off Australia Shore: 'Shocking'
The shark attack took place nearly 100 meters from the shoreline, near a surfing spot, which has measures to protect swimmers from sharks. The teen girl was swimming off the mainland of Bribie Island. Witnesses expressed shock, noting that while sharks are common in the area, attacks near the shore are rare.
Teenage girl dies after a shark attack in eastern Australia
A 17-year-old girl was killed by a shark while swimming off Queensland’s Bribie Island, marking Australia's third fatal shark attack in five weeks. Pr
It’s happened again! This time, a shark takes the life of a teenager in Australia
A 17-year-old girl became the latest victim of a shark attack after she succumbed to her injuries in Queensland, Australia, according to multiple reports. The teen was identified as Charlize Zmuda, who was enjoying the day with friends before she let out a “piercing scream,’' according to a report by Yahoo News.
17-Year-Old Girl Dies from 'Serious Shark Bite' Within 100 Yards of Popular Tourist Beach: Reports
The Queensland Ambulance Service responded to a 'serious shark bite incident' involving the 17-year-old victim at Woorim Beach, north of Brisbane, at around 4:45 p.m. local time on Monday, Feb. 3, The Sydney Morning Herald reported.
Fatal shark attack claims life of teen in Australia
On 2 January, surfer Lance Appleby was killed by a shark at Granites Beach in South Australia. Days earlier, 40-year-old chaplain Luke Walford was fatally bitten while spearfishing near the Keppel Bay Islands in Queensland. Shark control measures, including baited drum lines and drone surveillance, are in place at Woorim Beach.
Swimmer dies after shark attack at popular Australian beach
A female swimmer has died in a shark attack in the waters off a popular tourist spot on Australia's east coast, authorities said. The Queensland government closed the beach to swimmers following the shark attack.
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