Authorities called to Sorrento Beach on Friday morning following reports of shark-related incident
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A man has died after being bitten by a shark off Sorrento Beach in Perth’s north.
Emergency services were called to the popular Sorrento Beach about 10. 30am on Friday after reports of a shark-related incident.
Western Australia police said a man had been bitten by a shark while swimming along the coast. He died as a result of his injuries, police said.
Emergency services, including water and air personnel, conducted an extensive search of the area.