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Man killed in shark attack off Australia's north-east coast

BBC World Sunday 24 May 2026, 15:29 UTC 1 min read
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A 39-year-old man was fatally injured in a shark attack off the north-east coast of Australia. The incident occurred at a shoal off the Cassowary Coast in Queensland, reportedly while he was spearfishing.

The 39-year-old was fatally injured at a shoal off the Cassowary Coast in Queensland, apparently while spearfishing.
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