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Man dies after attack by 13-foot great white shark near popular island resort: officials

A 38-year-old man was killed in a shark attack near Rottnest Island off Australia's western coast, authorities say, urging additional caution in the area.

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Man dies after attack by 13-foot great white shark near popular island resort: officialsA 38-year-old man was killed in a shark attack near Rottnest Island off Australia's western coast, authorities say, urging additional caution in the area.
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