A 38-year-old man has died after being bitten by a shark in waters off Rottnest Island, a popular holiday destination near Perth, Western Australia. It is the second fatal shark attack in Australia this year amid a reported rise in incidents.

The attack occurred around 10:00 a.m. local time on Saturday at Horseshoe Reef, according to officials. Police said the man was brought to shore and treated by paramedics from St John Ambulance but could not be revived.

Surf Life Saving WA reported that a 5-meter (16-foot) white shark was spotted 80 meters offshore around the time of the attack. Scientists believe the recent increase in shark attacks may be linked to changes in migratory patterns due to crowded waters and warming oceans.

In January, a shark attack in Sydney Harbour claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy. That incident was one of four attacks within two days, prompting authorities to close many of the city's beaches as a precaution.

Since 1791, there have been nearly 1,300 shark incidents recorded in Australia, of which more than 260 were fatal, according to a database tracking such events.

Source: www.dw.com