A person has lost their life as a result of a shark attack in Western Australia, Australia, near the famous Sorrento Beach.
Sea-news.az reports citing the Reuters agency, that the incident occurred around 10:30 local time.
Following the receipt of information regarding the attack, emergency services were dispatched to the scene.
A statement by local police noted: “Information was received that a swimmer bathing along the coast was bitten by a shark.”
Authorities launched a large-scale search operation involving air and marine assets. However, it was confirmed that the swimmer died as a result of the attack.
