The search for a missing surfer named Steven Payne in Western Australia has shifted to a recovery operation after authorities found his surfboard marked by bite marks. Local police confirmed that Payne, who was surfing at Wharton beach, was likely attacked by a shark just 50 metres from shore. This latest incident adds to the series of fatal shark attacks in Australia recently, prompting increased concerns about safety in coastal waters. Rescuers were unable to recover his body, and the situation has heightened awareness around shark activity in the area.
Western Australia Police Force Senior Sergeant Christopher Taylor stated, "I can confirm that our search is a recovery, not a rescue," referring to the grim nature of recent events.
The surfboard retrieved from the water bore clear evidence of bite marks, indicating the nature of the attack involving the missing surfer, Steven Payne.
Reports mention that a shark was seen shortly before the incident, with the victim attacked while he was just 50 metres from the shore.
This tragic incident marks Australia’s fourth fatal shark attack in a few months, raising concerns about safety for surfers and swimmers in the region.
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