Shark-related deaths are a rare occurrence in Australia, especially along the Swan River.
According to local reports, the attack was the first of its kind in a century.
The last attack on the waterway was on January 31, 2023, just over 100 years ago.
Charles Robinson, 13, died after he was mauled while swimming close to shore at Freshwater Bay near Scotch College.
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