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Diver critically injured in Western Australia shark attack

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  • A diver in his thirties suffered critical injuries after being attacked by a shark off the coast of Western Australia.
  • The incident occurred around 11:25 am on Saturday near Michaelmas Island, southeast of Perth.
  • The attack follows a fatal shark attack in Queensland two weeks prior, bringing the total number of fatal shark attacks in Australia this year to three.

A serious shark attack in Western Australia has left a diver in his thirties critically injured. The incident occurred on Saturday morning off Michaelmas Island, an area southeast of Perth.

Ambulance services and the Western Australian government confirmed the attack, which took place around 11:25 am local time. The shark involved was estimated to be 4.5 meters (15 feet) long.

This latest attack adds to a concerning trend of shark encounters in Australian waters. Just two weeks ago, a man lost his life in a shark attack in northern Queensland. This brings the total number of fatal shark attacks in Australia to three for the year so far.

Australian scientists are investigating potential causes for the increase in shark attacks. Theories suggest that factors such as increasingly crowded waters and rising ocean temperatures may be influencing shark migratory patterns, leading to more frequent interactions with humans.

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