A shark has killed a teenage boy at a popular tourist hotspot in South Australia.
His body was recovered from the water near Ethel Beach in South Australia on December 28, according to a report by The Guardian.
Police received reports of a shark attack in the Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park, on the Yorke Peninsula, at about 1:30 p.m.
Initially, reports were that a person had been “seriously injured.” Later, police confirmed that the boy had died.
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“Sadly, the body of a teenage boy was recovered from the water,” a statement from the police read.
There is currently no other information available but police are preparing a report and investigation into the incident.
While fatal shark attacks are extremely rare, this is the third fatal shark attack to take place in the region this year.
The species of shark responsible for the attack has not been specified, but Australia is home to several dangerous species, including the great white shark.
Summer is currently in full swing in Australia, meaning more people are out in the water. Attacks are more likely when sharks are actively hunting in the area.
This is a breaking story and will be updated with additional information.
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