The death of Albany man Daniel Turpin, who was killed by a shark while spearfishing, has put ocean safety back into focus. The organisations which represents the recreational spearfishers will convene a meeting of its members next week to discuss what more can be done to mitigate the risks.

A surfer in Oahu, Hawaii is recovering after surviving a shark attack recently on the South Shore. It is believe the animal that bit him was an 8-foot

A spearfisher, aged 35, has died in a suspected shark attack off Western Australia's south coast. The incident occurred near Michaelmas Island. The man was spearfishing with family when the fatal encounter took place.