ABC Top Stories5/24/2026Crime1 min readAustralia
Man Dies After Shark Attack in Far North Queensland
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- A 66-year-old man has died following a shark attack at Kennedy Shoal in Far North Queensland.
- Emergency services were called to the Hill River boat ramp south of Cairns after reports of the incident.
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Why It Matters
A 66-year-old man has died after being attacked by a shark while at Kennedy Shoal in Far North Queensland. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at the Hill River boat ramp, south of Cairns, shortly after midday.
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A man has died following a shark attack in Far North Queensland.
Emergency services were called to the Hill River boat ramp, 160 kilometres south of Cairns, just after 12pm, after receiving reports of a shark attack.
A 66-year-old man is understood to have been attacked while at Kennedy Shoal, before being retrieved from the water.
He later died from his injuries.
Queensland Police said a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Open Questions
- What type of shark was involved?
- What were the specific circumstances of the attack?
- Will there be an investigation into shark mitigation measures in the area?
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