Teenager Killed in Shark Attack
16-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Bitten by Shark in Swan River
Perth, Australia - 25 February 2023
A 16-year-old girl has died after being bitten by a shark while swimming in Perth's Swan River on Saturday afternoon. The victim, Stella Berry, was swimming near dolphins when she was attacked.
According to witnesses, the shark was a large shark, possibly a bull shark. Berry was bitten several times and died at the scene. This is the first fatal shark attack in the Swan River in over 100 years.
Authorities have closed the river to swimming and are investigating the incident. The Department of Fisheries is using sonar equipment to search for the shark responsible for the attack.
Berry's family has expressed shock and devastation over her tragic death. They have called for increased safety measures in the river, including more warning signs and shark nets.
The incident has also raised questions about the regulation of tourist activities in the Swan River. Some experts have criticized the decision of a local tour operator to take a group of tourists to snorkel with sea lions in the area where the attack occurred.
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