Father-of-two named as victim of Rottnest shark attack
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Source: 9News
Published: 2026-05-17 15:13 UTC+10:00
Section: National
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Australia, Family
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The man killed in a shark attack while spearfishing off Rottnest Island has been identified as father-of-two Steven Mattaboni.The 38-year-old died on Saturday after he was attacked by what's believed to be a white shark near Horseshoe Reef, off the island near Perth.Mattaboni, from Perth, had been in the water with friends when the shark attacked about 20 metres from their boat.READ MORE: Beaches remain open on Rottnest Island after man killed in shark attackSteven Mattaboni, his wife, Shirene, 33,
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