Shark Attack off Rottnest Island Leaves Man in Critical Condition

A man in his thirties is in critical condition after a shark attack off Rottnest Island, near Perth, authorities report. The incident occurred just after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Rescue teams, including a helicopter, police, and island emergency crews, responded immediately. Shark attacks in Australia are rare but not unheard of. Records show nearly 1,300 incidents since 1791, with over 260 deaths. The last fatality was a 12-year-old in Sydney Harbour this January after a series of four attacks in two days. Experts link increasing encounters to crowded waters and rising sea temperatures. Authorities urge swimmers and surfers to stay vigilant and follow updates from emergency services.

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