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Shark catch-and-kill order issued after swimmer dies off popular Perth beach

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 18, 2026 • Originally reported by Achol Arok. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Man, 63, fatally bitten by shark at Sorrento beach on Friday morning

A shark that fatally attacked a man on a beach in Perth’s north will be “destroyed” if it is captured, after an order was issued by the Western Australian government.

As the hunt for the animal remained under way on Saturday, the WA fisheries minister, Jackie Jarvis, revealed she had greenlit the order.

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