Shark Attack Prompts Rare Kill Order in Western Australia as Victim Named The recent shark attack off Sorrento Beach, Western Australia has reignited a long standing debate about how to balance public safety with conservation concerns.
The tragic death of 63 year old Greg O'Neill has prompted authorities to issue a rare catch and kill order for the suspected great white shark.
This incident comes at a time when beach closures are already a contentious issue in Western Australia.