Man dies after being bitten by shark off Western Australian coast

A spearfishing diver in his 30s has died following a suspected shark attack off the coast of Western Australia. The 35-year-old man was spearfishing with his family near Michaelmas Island, approximately 375 kilometers southeast of Perth, on Saturday morning when the incident occurred. Emergency services were alerted to a possible shark attack, and the man was brought ashore by boat. Paramedics attempted to treat him at the scene for over two hours, but he could not be revived and was pronounced dead. According to the state's department of primary industries, the man was bitten by a suspected 4.5-meter shark shortly before 11:30 a.m. AWST. Authorities have issued a warning, urging people to exercise increased caution in the Michaelmas Island area and to follow any beach closures advised by local authorities. The department is collaborating with police and other local agencies to manage the response to the incident. Police have stated they will prepare a report for the coroner.