A 16-year-old girl was mauled to death on Saturday by a shark as she swam in a river in Western Australia, officials said. It could not be immediately determined what shark species attacked the girl. Describing it as a “very, very traumatic incident” and the family were absolutely devastated by the news. AFP

Police at the scene of the fatal shark attack, which occurred near the Fremantle Traffic Bridge in the suburb of North Fremantle. Fisheries experts have advised that it is unusual for sharks to be found in that part of the river, he said. Fisheries experts have advised that it is unusual for sharks to be found in that part of the river. Picture 9 News

The girl was critically injured when an unknown species of shark bit her in the Swan River in the Perth suburb of Fremantle, a state government statement said. She was pulled from the water but pronounced dead at the scene after efforts to revive her failed, said Mr Paul Robinson, police acting inspector for the Fremantle district. Picture 9 News