A DIVER has died after being mauled by a monster 15ft shark in Australia.

The 35-year-old was killed while spearfishing with his family off Michaelmas Island, a nature reserve around 240 miles from Perth.

Crested terns and noddies on Michaelmas Cay Island, Australia.A diver was killed by a 15ft shark off Michaelmas Island Credit: Alamy Stock Photo

Paramedics rushed the stricken diver to shore but were unable to revive him.

Police said in a statement that they would prepare a report for the coroner.

A massive 15ft shark was reportedly spotted by a member of the public earlier that day.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) urged residents to report any shark sightings.

It is the third fatal shark attack in Australia in just three weeks.

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