Investigators said the incident took place close to Cull Island near West Beach in the Shire of Esperance in Australia. Rescue officials said they are 'still searching the ocean for the victim.'
A search operation was launched on Sunday after a man who was diving off the Australian coast was reported to have died following an encounter with a white shark.Esperance
, a region of Western Australia. Reports first surfaced at about 1 p.m., with initial information suggesting the victim was on a boat with a woman prior to the attack."A man is reported to have been fatally injured after being bitten by a white shark," officials said. The victim was likely diving at the time, ABC News Australia reported.Police and Marine Rescue WA volunteers deployed to the area on board the marine rescue vessels. They are still searching the ocean for the victim.
"A woman who was on board the boat at the time of the incident has been returned to shore, and has been taken by St John Ambulance to hospital."Air Wing and diving teams are assisting with the search and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is also aiding the investigation. An advisory from government program:"Use your sea sense and stay informed by checking for shark activity on theWA app or Surf Life Saving WA's Twitter feed.
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