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19 September 2026
Minister issues 'unusual' catch-and-kill order for shark after fatal attack
WA's fisheries minister has authorised a catch-and-kill order for a shark that fatally attacked a swimmer at a Perth beach on Friday, but has ruled out a widespread cull.
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