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Express. The diver had just managed to spear a fish and was clutching it in his hands when he spotted the shark. The incredible battle played out in calm waters off Rottnest Island in Australia on Sunday afternoon after the 12 foot beast smelt blood. Subscribing to The Australian enables you to leave a comment below. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. The diver added that the killer fish was the most aggressive one he had ever come across. Great whites are the world’s largest predatory fish. Several sharks were spotted close to Rottnest Island at around 1pm by Western Australia's Surf Life Saving group. If you believe a comment has been rejected in error, email comments@theaustralian.com.au and we'll investigate. AN AMERICAN man was killed in a shark attack while diving off Rottnest Island today. We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Police said a man aboard a 25ft Bertram boat made the emergency call reporting that they had seen bubbles in the water before the body appeared a short time later with ``obvious traumatic fatal injuries.
It is understood the man, believed to be a 32-year-old US national, had been diving alone off Little Armstrong Bay, on the north-west of the island, when the predator struck about 1.30pm.
The attack was terrifying and left the elderly man in hospital. Reader comments on this site are moderated before publication to promote lively, but civil and respectful debate. A shark WARNING has been issued for Rottnest Island after a number of reported shark sightings in the last 7 days. You can read our comment guidelines here. The beach was then closed by life guards to make sure another attack did not take place. The diver said: "Initially I saw the tail so tried to keep an eye on it. This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. One of the divers said he was sure of the shark’s threat when its tail fin broke the surface of the water. Just days before the attempted attack, an Australian surfer was lucky to escape with his life when his foot was bitten to the bone by a shark. Rohan Lewis was crayfishing in Geordie Bay yesterday morning when the tiger sharks swarmed on his vessel and began circling. It is understood the attack happened 500m north west of Little Armstrong Bay near North Point Reef. Two water police vessels and the Rottnest Island ranger are at the scene, assisted by Rottnest police. However, the Great white is not the largest shark, the Whale shark is. order back issues and use the historic Daily Express
``The shark is still said to be in the area so the water users are being advised of the attack and to keep clear of the area and essentially the local authorities and the police have been clearing people from the beaches. "After watching us for a minute or two he was instantly interested in our catch and kept charging us until he got it.
A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. The diver was just inches from death and came eye to eye with the Great white after it charged at him. A Department of Fisheries spokesman said the authority was working with police. A MAN has been killed in a fatal shark attack off Rottnest Island today. The 32-year-old, believed to have been in Australia on a working holiday, was diving alone about 500m off Little Armstrong Bay on the island's north-west coast when the predator struck about 1.30pm, Perth Now reported.
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