Experts note that sharks are extremely rare in this river. Everyone is urged to be careful and observe the ban on swimming on closed beaches.

The unfortunate incident occurred on Saturday, February 4th. In Western Australia, a shark attacked a 16-year-old teenager while swimming in the Swan River. Unfortunately, the girl died.

What is known about the terrible incident

Death was ascertained after the body of the girl was removed from the river.

According to the police, the girl rode jet skis with friends. It is believed that she jumped into the water to swim with dolphins that were seen nearby.

Inspector Paul Robinson of the police described the incident as “very, very traumatic”, and the girl's family was “completely devastated by the news.”< /p>

People are urged to be “extremely careful” and observe the ban on swimming on closed beaches. Fishing experts say sharks are extremely rare in this part of the river, Robinson said. Prior to this incident, there had been one fatality recorded in the Swan River. This was in January 1923. A 13-year-old boy died then.

Australia typically reports about 20 shark attacks each year, with the majority in New South Wales and Western Australia.

There were two fatal shark attacks in 2021 and seven in 2020. Over the summer, the death rate from shark attacks in Australia is less than one per year.