Bull shark ‘likely’ behind fatal attack which killed a 16-year-old in the Swan River

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Authorities are yet to determine the type of shark involved in a fatal attack in WA, but the state’s Fisheries Minister believes it was 'likely' a bull shark that killed a 16-year-old in Perth’s Swan River.

Authorities are yet to determine the type of shark involved in a fatal attack in WA, but the state’s Fisheries Minister believes it was “likely” a bull shark that killed a 16-year-old in Perth’s Swan River.

The fatal shark attack from Saturday afternoon is the first in the Swan River in 100 years.

 

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