Fatal shark attack suspected near Australian city beach

Emergency crews in Western Australia responded Friday to a suspected fatal shark attack off Sorrento Beach, in Perth’s northern suburbs. Police sent a boat and a helicopter, while state wildlife officers investigated the reported incident, according to government and police statements. Witnesses said they saw blood in the water; beach walker Jacqui Rapaic described a pool of blood after a friend reported a shark attack. Ryan Rowe said an onlooker told him someone had been bitten by a shark. The beach was closed to swimmers. The article also notes a serious leg wound to a surfer near Geraldton Monday and four confirmed fatal attacks in Australia this year.