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Fourth 2026 Shark Fatality: Spearfisher Dies on Michaelmas Island

6/6/2026

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On June 6, a 35-year-old man died after a 4.5-metre shark bit him while spearfishing off Michaelmas Island, WA.
Police and St John Ambulance paramedics rushed him to Albany marina, where resuscitation failed.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development warned people to avoid Michaelmas Island and obey beach closures.
It was Australia’s fourth fatal shark bite of 2026, adding earlier deaths of Steven Mattaboni, Michael Jensz and 12-year-old Nico Antic.

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On June 6, a 35-year-old man died after a 4.5-metre shark bit him while spearfishing off Michaelmas Island, WA.
Police and St John Ambulance paramedics rushed him to Albany marina, where resuscitation failed.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development warned people to avoid Michaelmas Island and obey beach closures.
It was Australia’s fourth fatal shark bite of 2026, adding earlier deaths of Steven Mattaboni, Michael Jensz and 12-year-old Nico Antic.