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Daniel Turpin named as diver killed in WA shark attack
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- Daniel Turpin died after being attacked by a shark off Albany on Saturday morning.
- Daniel Turpin had been spearfishing with family near Michaelmas Island, off the tourist town of Albany, when he was attacked about 11:20am local time.
- He was met by paramedics after being raced back to shore but could not be revived.
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Daniel Turpin died after being attacked by a shark off Albany on Saturday morning. (Supplied)
Link copied Share Share article. The family of a 35-year-old man who died after being bitten by a shark off WA's southern coast yesterday has described his deep respect for the ocean while thanking those who came to his aid.
Daniel Turpin had been spearfishing with family near Michaelmas Island, off the tourist town of Albany, when he was attacked about 11:20am local time.
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