Fatal shark attack in Queensland

Tragedy has struck the Queensland coast as a spearfisher was killed in a shark attack near Kennedy Shoal.

Emergency services were unable to revive the 39-year-old man, who suffered catastrophic injuries during the encounter.

This latest fatality follows another deadly attack just days ago, prompting renewed debate over shark mitigation strategies in Australian waters.

Authorities have issued warnings to swimmers and divers to exercise extreme caution as they monitor shark activity in the region.