Perth father was diving in a pair during spearfishing competition when tragedy struck at Rottnest Island
A Perth man was tragically killed by a shark while participating in a spearfishing competition off Rottnest Island. Steven Mattaboni, 38, was bitten by a four-metre white shark while on the surface of the water. Friends attempted to perform CPR but were unable to save him, prompting condolences from his football club and the community.
- ▪Steven Mattaboni was participating in a members-only spearfishing competition when he was attacked.
- ▪He was bitten on the legs by a four-metre white shark about 20 metres from a boat.
- ▪Friends rushed him to shore while performing CPR, but he could not be saved.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/national/western-australia/perth-father-was-diving-in-a-pair-during-spearfishing-competition-when-tragedy-struck-at-rottnest-island-20260518-p5zy6n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 14:50:35 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-18T04:54:54.424Z |
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