Shark attack: man dies on Great Barrier Reef in far north Queensland

The Guardian UK Sunday 24 May 2026, 05:13 UTC By Ben Smee Queensland state correspondent 1 min read

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A 39-year-old man has died following a shark attack on the Great Barrier Reef. The incident reportedly occurred at Kennedy Shoal, a shallow reef located approximately 50km off the Queensland coast. Emergency services were alerted to the attack around midday.

The 39-year-old was reportedly fishing at Kennedy Shoal between Cairns and Townsville when emergency services alerted about midday

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A man has died after a shark attack on the Great Barrier Reef south of Cairns.

The 39-year-old had reportedly been fishing at Kennedy Shoal, a shallow reef about 50km off the Queensland coast, between Cairns and Townsville.

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Shark attack: man dies on Great Barrier Reef in far north Queensland

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