ANOTHER DEATH: Second fatal shark attack in two weeks
UPDATE: AN American man has been killed in a shark attack off Rottnest Island in the second fatal attack in two weeks.
www.perthnow.com.auI don’t have live access to the latest feeds right now. Based on the most recent publicly reported items I can recall up to mid-2026, there was a high-profile incident at Rottnest Island in May 2026 involving a shark attack that left a man in a critical condition, with emergency services coordinating a helicopter transfer to a hospital on the mainland. For the very latest updates including condition, official statements, beach closures, and any follow-up investigations, please check reliable local outlets such as ABC News Australia, The Guardian Australia, The West Australian, and WA Department of Primary Industries and Regions (DPIRD) updates.
If you’d like, I can summarize the latest coverage from those outlets and provide a brief timeline of events as reported, or pull together a quick digest with key safety advisories for Rottnest Island.