The man was rushed to shore after being bitten on Sunday near Kennedy Shoal, but died shortly after.
Posted on May 24, 2026
A man has died after a shark attack off the coast of Queensland, northeastern Australia, police say.
The man was rushed to shore after being bitten on Sunday near Kennedy Shoal, a shallow reef about 45 kilometers (28 miles) offshore, a Queensland Police Service spokesman said.
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The man was picked up by an ambulance but died shortly after, the spokesman said without identifying him.
According to local media, beaches in the area have been closed while police evaluate safety conditions.
The incident is the second fatal shark encounter in Australia in just over a week.
On May 16, a 38-year-old man died after being bitten by a shark near Perth on the west coast.
Most shark attacks occur along Australia's east and southeast coasts, with an average of about 20 incidents recorded each year, according to the Institute of Health and Welfare.
