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Shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia

Police boats and helicopters are searching Perth’s beaches for the body of a swimmer killed in a shark attack and for the animal involved. Authorities have issued a rare order to kill the shark.

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Authorities in Western Australia have issued a rare order to kill a shark after a deadly attack on a swimmer near Perth. Police boats and helicopters are patrolling the area as the search continues for both the victim’s body and the animal involved.

The swimmer was attacked in waters off Perth’s beaches. Police are using vessels and aircraft to search the coastline and surrounding waters, while authorities continue efforts to locate the shark.

The kill order follows the fatal incident and represents an unusual step by authorities in Western Australia. The latest situation remains ongoing, with search teams still working to recover the swimmer’s body and find the shark responsible.

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