A 63-year-old man has died after a suspected shark attack at Sorrento Beach in the northern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. The victim was identified in media reports as Greg O'Neill, a father of three who was reportedly swimming at the popular beach on Friday morning when the incident occurred.
Emergency services were called to the scene, but the man could not be saved. Authorities have not yet confirmed the species of shark involved, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Sorrento Beach is a well-known swimming spot in Perth's northern coastal corridor. Local authorities have urged beachgoers to follow safety advice and heed any beach closures or warnings in place.
The death has shocked the local community, with tributes describing O'Neill as a devoted family man. Further details are expected as official inquiries continue.
