A swimmer was killed in a shark attack off a beach in Western Australia, according to The Irish Times. The victim has been identified as Greg O'Neill, the BBC and ABC News report.
The attack took place at Sorrento Beach, near Perth, ABC News reports. Police in Western Australia confirmed the death, according to RTE.ie.
Following the fatal incident, authorities issued a rare catch-and-kill order for the shark, The Irish Times reports. Such orders are uncommon, and the decision marks a notable step by officials respon
The incident drew coverage from multiple outlets, with the BBC and ABC News naming O'Neill as the person who died. The Guardian published live coverage of the attack and its aftermath.
Details about the circumstances of the attack, including the species of shark involved, were not available in the source material.
What to watch next: whether authorities locate the shark named in the catch-and-kill order and how Western Australian officials proceed with beach safety measures in the area.
A swimmer died after a shark attack off a Perth beach, prompting Western Australian authorities to issue an uncommon cat