Daniel Turpin is identified as the spearfisherman killed in a shark attack near Albany, Western Australia. Multiple outlets report that Turpin was spearfishing about 10 metres off the coast of Michaelmas Island in King George Sound when he was attacked by a shark. The incident occurs in waters described as part of King George Sound, near Albany. Following the attack, emergency response actions are implied by the reporting, and authorities work to confirm the circumstances and identity of the victim. The reports also describe Turpin as having a “deep respect for the ocean,” reflecting remarks made about his character and connection to the water. While the accounts agree on the location and approximate depth at which Turpin was spearfishing, they do not provide additional shared details about the shark species or the exact sequence of events beyond the attack and his death. The case remains focused on the identification of the victim and the circumstances of the attack near Michaelmas Island.