A tragedy has occurred in the waters near a popular tourist beach in eastern Australia - a woman was killed by a shark attack. This was reported by ABC News, UNN reports.
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The incident occurred off the coast of Bribie Island, about 80 kilometers north of Brisbane.
Emergency services were called on Monday at around 17:00 local time after reports of a predatory fish attack. According to Queensland Police, the victim was in the water when she was attacked by the shark. Her injuries were not life-threatening.
Although officials did not disclose the identity of the deceased, local media reported that the victim was a 17-year-old girl.
Locals say that there are many sharks in the area, but attacks on humans so close to the shore are extremely rare.