Queensland teenager Charlize Zmuda killed in horrific shark attack at Bribie Island
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Queensland teenager Charlize Zmuda killed in horrific shark attack at Bribie Island

Daily Mail  

A teenage girl killed by a shark at Bribie Island was a local resident who had spent the summer there surfing, four-wheel driving and taking in idyllic scenes with friends. Charlize Zmuda, 17, was swimming at Woorim Beach when she was bitten by a shark in front of horrified onlookers about 4.45pm on Monday Just a week earlier, Charlize had posted blissful photos to social media that showed how she was spending the summer Charlize was a Queensland local and had served as a captain for the Bridie Island Surf Life Saving Club in 2024. Woorim Beach is a popular destination with campers, 4WD enthusiasts and surfers as the closest surf beach north of Brisbane, where the Pacific meets the entrance to Moreton Bay. Police officers raced into the surf to help her after beachgoers heard 'piercing' screams Woorim Beach is a popular destination with campers, 4WD enthusiasts and surfers as the closest surf beach north of Brisbane The species of shark which attacked Charlize is unknown.

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Police say surfer ‘taken by shark’ in Western Australia
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Police say surfer ‘taken by shark’ in Western Australia

Al Jazeera  

Search for missing surfer now a recovery operation after evidence of bite marks found on surf board. Australian police have confirmed that a surfer who went missing was “taken by a shark” after search and rescue teams recovered a surfboard scarred with “bite marks” from the area of the attack. The victim – identified by Australian media as 37-year-old Steven …

Man, 29, bitten by shark off Queensland coast in second attack in a month
1 month ago

Man, 29, bitten by shark off Queensland coast in second attack in a month

The Independent  

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Teenage girl killed in shark attack off Queensland beach
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Teenage girl killed in shark attack off Queensland beach

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Emergency responders arrived at Woorim Beach on Bribie Island, …

Teenage girl killed in shark attack off Queensland beach
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Teenage girl killed in shark attack off Queensland beach

India Today  

A 17-year-old girl, Charlize Zmuda, died after a shark attack near Woorim Beach, Queensland. The incident marks the second fatal shark attack in Australia this year and the third in Queensland in three months. A teenage swimmer died on Monday due to a shark attack near a popular beach in Australia’s Brisbane. Locals shocked by fatal shark attack Queensland resident …

Bribie Island community mourns 17-year-old shark attack victim Charlize Zmuda
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bribie Island community mourns 17-year-old shark attack victim Charlize Zmuda

ABC  

More than a thousand people have gathered on the beach where a 17-year-old girl was killed in a shark attack north of Brisbane yesterday. Ms Zmuda started as a Bribie Island nipper from the age of eight, was vice captain of her patrol, and competed with the IRB team in the Lifesaving World Championships, her family said. In an earlier …

Missing surfer believed to have been killed by shark
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Missing surfer believed to have been killed by shark

The Independent  

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Australian youth pastor killed in shark attack on Great Barrier Reef
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian youth pastor killed in shark attack on Great Barrier Reef

The Independent  

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Shark attack claims life of 40-yr-old man at Australia's Great Barrier Reef
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shark attack claims life of 40-yr-old man at Australia's Great Barrier Reef

Hindustan Times  

A shark has attacked and killed a 40-year-old man fishing with his family in the waters of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, officials said. While fishing in the Great Barrier Reef seas of Australia with his family, a 40-year-old man was attacked and murdered by a shark The predator struck on Saturday afternoon off Humpy Island on the country's east coast, …

School chaplain Luke Walford killed while spearfishing in shark attack at Humpy Island
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

School chaplain Luke Walford killed while spearfishing in shark attack at Humpy Island

ABC  

A youth pastor has died after a shark attack while spearfishing with his family on an island off the Central Queensland coast. Cathedral of Praise Church pastor Claude Fingleton said Mr Walford was "greatly loved". Cathedral of Praise Church pastor Claude Fingleton says Luke Walford loved people and God. Saturday's attack was in a region on the Southern Great Barrier …

Luke Walford identified as man killed in Humpy Island shark attack
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Walford identified as man killed in Humpy Island shark attack

Daily Mail  

A man who died after being mauled by a shark has been identified as a beloved youth pastor. Luke Walford, 40, was spearfishing with family and friends off Humpy Island in the Keppel Bay Islands National Park, about 18km off the central Queensland coast, when he was attacked at about 4.30pm on Saturday. A Queensland Ambulance spokesman said emergency services …

Shark attack in Queensland: Man rushed to hospital after being mauled in the water
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shark attack in Queensland: Man rushed to hospital after being mauled in the water

Daily Mail  

A man has been rushed to hospital after being bitten by a shark off the coast of Queensland. The man in 60s was attacked while spearfishing near Curtis Island in Gladstone, 568km north of Brisbane, at about 8.25am on Monday. Bystanders performed CPR on the man on Curtis Island before emergency services were able to transport him via police boat …

Man rushed to hospital after shark attack off Central Queensland coast
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Man rushed to hospital after shark attack off Central Queensland coast

ABC  

A man has been rushed to hospital after a shark attack while spearfishing off Curtis Island in Central Queensland. Queensland Ambulance Service acting officer in charge of Gladstone, Danielle Martin, said the group of fishermen was spearfishing at Rock Cod Shoal at the south end of Curtis Island. "He was transported with Queensland Ambulance via the QPS launch boat to …

Yorke Peninsula town shattered after Khai Cowley killed by a great white shark
1 year, 2 months ago

Yorke Peninsula town shattered after Khai Cowley killed by a great white shark

Daily Mail  

Locals from a small beachside town have been left shattered after a teenager was killed by a shark on a popular beach as harrowing new details emerged. Locals have been left shattered following the death of teen surfer Khai Cowley who was mauled by a suspected great white shark 'It's stuff nightmares are made of,' Mr Valente told ABC Radio …

Port Noarlunga shark attack: Woman rushed to hospital with serious injuries to her face
1 year, 4 months ago

Port Noarlunga shark attack: Woman rushed to hospital with serious injuries to her face

Daily Mail  

A woman has been rushed to hospital after she was attacked by a shark at a popular beach. A woman has been taken to hospital after she was attacked by a shark at Port Noarlunga in South Australia on Friday She was conscious and breathing following the attack but suffered major injuries to her face. The latest shark attack comes …

Shark attack leaves woman with serious leg injuries near Beachport Jetty
1 year, 5 months ago

Shark attack leaves woman with serious leg injuries near Beachport Jetty

ABC  

A woman who was attacked by a shark while she was taking part in an early morning group swim at Beachport in South Australia's south-east has been rushed to hospital. Key points: The victim was bitten in the leg near the Beachport Jetty Emergency crews were called to the scene about 7:45am The woman was helped out of the water …

Man feared dead after shark attack off remote beach in South Australia
1 year, 10 months ago

Man feared dead after shark attack off remote beach in South Australia

The Independent  

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Surfer feared dead after shark attack near Elliston on SA's Eyre Peninsula
1 year, 10 months ago

Surfer feared dead after shark attack near Elliston on SA's Eyre Peninsula

ABC  

Emergency services searching for a surfer believed to have been killed in a shark attack off South Australia's Eyre Peninsula say they have recovered the man's board, and that several people witnessed the incident. Key points: The 46-year-old Elliston man is believed to have died in the attack Emergency services were called to the area about 10:10am A search involving …

Australian swimmer dies in shark attack in New Caledonia
2 years, 1 month ago

Australian swimmer dies in shark attack in New Caledonia

ABC  

A shark has killed a 59-year-old Australian tourist near a crowded beach in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, authorities say. Key points: Many people who were in the water witnessed the attack at the Chateau-Royal beach Drones were deployed to find sharks in the area An investigation will shed more light on the circumstances of the attack The …

‘Extremely traumatic’: Officers react after girl mauled to death by shark while jetskiing with friends
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Extremely traumatic’: Officers react after girl mauled to death by shark while jetskiing with friends

The Independent  

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Shark attack victim identified as experienced Sydney diving instructor
3 years, 1 month ago

Shark attack victim identified as experienced Sydney diving instructor

Daily Mail  

The swimmer mauled to death by a great white shark in Sydney's first fatal attack in 60 years has been identified as a 35-year-old British expat. Scroll down for video Simon Nellist was Sydney's first fatal shark attack victim in almost 60 years Simon Nellist was an adventure junkie whose social media shows regularly travels Shocked family and friends are …

Sydney Swimmer Killed By Shark, City's First Deadly Attack In Nearly 60 Years
3 years, 1 month ago

Sydney Swimmer Killed By Shark, City's First Deadly Attack In Nearly 60 Years

Huff Post  

The attack took place at Sydney's Little Bay, a popular beach for families and ocean swimmers. Don Arnold via Getty Images SYDNEY ― Many of Sydney’s iconic beaches, including the famed Bondi Beach, were closed Thursday after an ocean swimmer was killed by a shark, the first fatal attack in the city in almost six decades, authorities said. We are …

Great white shark mauls swimmer to death at beach in Sydney as victim suffers 'catastrophic injuries'
3 years, 1 month ago

Great white shark mauls swimmer to death at beach in Sydney as victim suffers 'catastrophic injuries'

The Independent  

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Woman dies in first fatal New Zealand shark attack since 2013
4 years, 2 months ago

Woman dies in first fatal New Zealand shark attack since 2013

The Independent  

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Surfers paddle out to remember 'Sharpey' after he was mauled by a 15-foot great white shark
4 years, 5 months ago

Surfers paddle out to remember 'Sharpey' after he was mauled by a 15-foot great white shark

Daily Mail  

Surfers have paddled out together in a touching tribute to a much-loved father killed by a monster great white shark. Surfers paddled out and formed a massive circle in honour of shark attack victim Andrew Sharpe on Sunday A surfer who took part in the memorial paddle described Andrew Sharpe as a 'bloody legend' Surfers paddled out and formed a …

Australia shark attack: Surfer ‘mauled to death’ on Gold Coast
4 years, 6 months ago

Australia shark attack: Surfer ‘mauled to death’ on Gold Coast

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Shark attacks are uncommon, with the last shark attack …

Shark pulls 10-year-old boy from boat and attacks him off Tasmania coast
4 years, 8 months ago

Shark pulls 10-year-old boy from boat and attacks him off Tasmania coast

CNN  

CNN — A 10-year-old boy is in hospital with injuries to the head and chest after a shark grabbed him from a boat and attacked him off the coast of Tasmania, Australia. The shark swam away when the boy’s father jumped into the water, but the child suffered lacerations across his body, Ambulance Tasmania said on Friday. A 15-year-old boy …

Beaches remain closed for investigation after teen killed by shark on NSW Mid North Coast
4 years, 8 months ago

Beaches remain closed for investigation after teen killed by shark on NSW Mid North Coast

ABC  

Beaches in the Clarence Valley along the NSW Mid North Coast remain closed after a fatal great white shark attack yesterday. Key points: Mani Hart-Deville was attacked at about 2:30pm on Saturday He died from serious leg injuries Beaches remain closed while authorities investigate Surf Life Saving NSW said drones and jet skis would patrol the waters to assist a …

Teen killed in shark attack at Wilsons Headland north of Coffs Harbour, Wooli Beach closed
4 years, 8 months ago

Teen killed in shark attack at Wilsons Headland north of Coffs Harbour, Wooli Beach closed

ABC  

A teenage boy is dead after being bitten by a shark while surfing off the NSW mid-north coast in an area described as a "shark hotspot". Key points: The attack took place just north of Grafton, at Wooli Beach The attack left the surfer with severe injuries to his legs He was given CPR but was unable to be revived …

Australia shark attack: Man killed in third attack off Queenland’s Cid Harbour
6 years, 4 months ago

Australia shark attack: Man killed in third attack off Queenland’s Cid Harbour

CNN  

CNN — A man has died after a shark attack in northeastern Australia’s Whitsunday Islands, just over a month after two people were critically injured in separate incidents in the same area. Following the two attacks in September, Australian fisheries authorities killed six sharks – including a 3.7-meter tiger shark – in the Whitsunday Islands area after drum lines were …

Whitsundays Island shark attack: New photos show victim airlifted to hospital
6 years, 6 months ago

Whitsundays Island shark attack: New photos show victim airlifted to hospital

Daily Mail  

A 46-year-old woman is lucky to be alive after being the victim of a shark bite Justine Barwick, from Tasmania, was swimming near a yacht in Queensland's exotic Whitsundays Islands on Wednesday night, when she was attacked by the shark A mother who watched a shark attack victim be dragged from the water and airlifted to hospital in a critical …

WA shark attack: Beach memorial held for teen surfer Laeticia Brouwer
7 years, 11 months ago

WA shark attack: Beach memorial held for teen surfer Laeticia Brouwer

ABC  

Surfers have come together to pay tribute to teenage shark attack victim Laeticia Brouwer, who died after being bitten by a great white off Western Australia's south coast a week ago. People At the same time 700 kilometres away, about 70 surfers in Esperance also took to the water to pay tribute to the teenager and as a show of …

Shark kills 17-year-old girl surfing with father off coast of Western Australia
7 years, 11 months ago

Shark kills 17-year-old girl surfing with father off coast of Western Australia

The Independent  

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Perth shark attack: Diver killed by suspected 5m animal off Mindarie coast
8 years, 9 months ago

Perth shark attack: Diver killed by suspected 5m animal off Mindarie coast

ABC  

A woman has died after being attacked by a shark reportedly bigger than 5.3 metres off the Perth coast, less than a week after Ben Gerring was mauled near Mandurah. Key points: Second fatal shark attack in WA in a week Woman suffered "severe and fatal injuries", police say Fishermen claim shark was bigger than 5.3m boat The woman, 60, …

Shark attack reported at Pyramids Beach near Mandurah
9 years, 5 months ago

Shark attack reported at Pyramids Beach near Mandurah

ABC  

A shark attack has been reported at a West Australian beach south of Perth. A shark was spotted at 4:50pm and Surf Life Saving WA received a report of a person being bitten at 5:10pm at Pyramids Beach, south of Mandurah. In December, teenager Jay Muscat was killed by a shark while spearfishing off Cheynes Beach, about 470 kilometres south …

65-year-old ski surfer attacked by shark in Australia
9 years, 6 months ago

65-year-old ski surfer attacked by shark in Australia

India Today  

A 65-year-old man was mauled by a shark off Australia's most populous state on Friday, but managed to get back on his surf ski and get help for a serious leg injury, police said. David Quinlivan was paddling a surf ski near the New South Wales state town of Forster, 300 kilometers north of Sydney, when he was attacked, police …

Shark kills man at Australian beach just metres from shore
10 years, 6 months ago

Shark kills man at Australian beach just metres from shore

Firstpost  

“Other swimmers pulled him onto the beach with a very serious bite to his leg,” a New South Wales ambulance spokeswoman told AFP. “It is suspected to be from a shark.” A man was killed by a shark in front of his wife Tuesday at a popular Australian beach after being bitten on the leg while swimming, officials said. The …

Human remains with possible shark bites could be missing diver, WA police say
10 years, 11 months ago

Human remains with possible shark bites could be missing diver, WA police say

ABC  

Police believe a diver missing off the coast south of Perth may have been killed by a shark, after human remains were discovered with possible shark bites. Fatal shark attacks in WA since 2000 Surfer Chris Boyd: Gracetown, Nov 23, 2013 Surfer Ben Linden: Wedge Island, July 14, 2012 Diver Peter Kurmann: Geographe Bay, March 31, 2012 Diver George Wainwright: …

Shark kills man, 35, at popular surfing spot in Gracetown in Western Australia
11 years, 4 months ago

Shark kills man, 35, at popular surfing spot in Gracetown in Western Australia

ABC  

A man has been killed in a shark attack at a popular surfing spot about 270 kilometres south of Perth. Town's third fatal shark attack in 10 years Surfer Tom Jones says he was at nearby Big Rock beach at the time of the attack and knows of the victim. "Cop cars rolled up at Lefties and we thought, definitely …

WA beach closed after fatal shark attack
12 years, 11 months ago

WA beach closed after fatal shark attack

ABC  

A popular Western Australian beach remains closed after 33-year-old Peter Kurmann was attacked and killed by a shark on Saturday morning. The shark is believed to be a four-metre great white, and a patrol plane has spotted a similar sized shark south of the attack site, about 600 metres offshore. Mr Kurmann's body was brought to shore two hours after …

Surfboard 'saved' shark attack victim
14 years ago

Surfboard 'saved' shark attack victim

ABC  

A surf lifesaver says a surfboard probably saved the life of a man who was attacked by a shark on the New South Wales mid north coast yesterday. Last night the 48-year-old was surfing at Crowdy Head, south of Port Macquarie, when a 2.5-metre long shark bit his forearm and surfboard. Crowdy Head surf lifesaver Adam Eady says the man …

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