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Fatal Shark Attack at Sorrento Beach: Victim Identified as Greg O'Neill

A 63-year-old man has been identified as the victim of a fatal shark attack at Sorrento Beach in Perth's northern suburbs on Friday morning. Greg O'Neill, a devoted family man and ocean lover, was swimming close to the shoreline when he was attacked by a large great white shark.

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By Staff Reporter
News reporter · Updated 1 day ago

A 63-year-old man has been identified as the victim of a fatal shark attack at Sorrento Beach in Perth's northern suburbs on Friday morning. Greg O'Neill, a devoted family man and ocean lover, was swimming close to the shoreline when he was attacked by a large great white shark.

Tributes and Grief

Greg O'Neill's family described him as a generous, devoted family man who gave his children so much love, care and opportunity.

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