Event Brief
Expert says chances slim of finding shark that killed O'Neill
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 20, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Summary: A behavioural biologist and shark drone expert criticised the WA government’s response to the fatal shark attack that killed 63-year-old Greg O’Neill at Sorrento Beach. WA Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis issued a catch-and-kill order, citing exceptional circumstances and potential coronial evidence, but Culum Brown said finding the responsible shark is unlikely.
WHO: Culum Brown; Jackie Jarvis; WA Fisheries
WHAT: Culum Brown criticised the WA government’s response, saying it is unlikely the shark responsible for Greg O’Neill’s death will be found despite a catch-and-kill order.
WHEN: Sep 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Sorrento Beach, Perth (north), Western Australia
WHY: The criticism was triggered by the WA government’s catch-and-kill order for the shark involved in the fatal attack and the stated aim of recovering coronial evidence.
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