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Man dies after bitten by shark in Western Australia, police say

Man dies after bitten by shark in Western Australia, police say
BBC World Saturday 06 June 2026, 08:20 UTC 1 min read
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The man was spearfishing off Michaelmas Island with his family, according to local reports.

The man was spearfishing off Michaelmas Island with his family, according to local reports.
Western Australia (LOCATION) Michaelmas Island (LOCATION)
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