The family of a teenage girl in Western Australian killed by a shark while she was surfing on an Easter family holiday have said she "died doing something she loved".
The girl Laeticia Brouwer, 17, had suffered critical injuries when she was pulled to shore by her father about 16:00 hours, police said. She later died in hospital.
The teenager's mother and two siblings were also at the scene, a popular surfing spot near Esperance.
We are terribly heartbroken and saddened by this tragic accident," Steve Evans said, reading a statement on behalf of Laeticia Brouwer's family.
Laeticia and her father were surfing at the popular break known as Kelp Beds in Wylie Bay when she was mauled on her left leg.
Her father heard her scream and went to her aid along with another teenager.
She was pulled into the beach unconscious and suffering severe blood loss.
An off-duty nurse performed CPR until paramedics arrived and took her to hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
This is the third fatal shark attack in Western Australia within 12 months.
The beach will be closed for at least 48 hours while authorities investigate.
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