A female swimmer has died in a shark attack in the waters off a popular tourist spot on Australia’s east coast, authorities said.

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The shark attack took place nearly 100 meters from the shoreline, near a surfing spot, which has measures to protect swimmers from sharks. The teen girl was swimming off the mainland of Bribie Island. Witnesses expressed shock, noting that while sharks are common in the area, attacks near the shore are rare.