The popular tourist spot in Western Australia famed for its pristine beaches draws a crowd of sun seekers, surfers and great ...

A popular tourist beach has reportedly been "plagued" by shark attacks in recent years, leading many who visit to feel that ...

Steven Payne, 37, was surfing off Wharton Beach — a remote area of Western Australia about 480 miles from Perth — when the shark mauled him Monday afternoon, the Australian Broadcasting ...

“A shark was sighted in the area a short time prior, and beachgoers left the water.” Wharton Beach is "one of the most popular surfing spots in the region," as well as being a favorite among ...

Wharton Beach was closed Monday and Tuesday, but will likely be reopened Wednesday, Taylor told ABC. Police said there have been no further shark sightings in the area. Australian officials ...

had enjoyed many dives with sharks, and knew the risks," the family said. They thanked the Esperance community and emergency services for their support. Wharton Beach, which had been closed since ...

A shark was sighted in the area a short time ... The attack occurred at Wharton Beach in Duke of Orleans Bay in Western Australia. It's an extremely remote area in Cape Le Grande National Park ...

A surfer is missing after a shark attack at Wharton Beach, east of Esperance, just after midday. Police say a board with visible bite marks was recovered from the water but the surfer has not been ...

Wharton Beach is known for its surfing, and this region of Australia is known for its significant shark population. While standing in chest-deep water, Payne was attacked by an unidentified shark.

SYDNEY — A surfer is feared dead after being attacked by a shark in shallow water on ... saw a struggle and heard screams at Wharton Beach, a remote area about 500 miles from the state capital ...