13-Foot Great White Shark Attacked Father Of 2, Wife Drops Heartbreaking Post, Here’s All About Him

It was only a few months ago, when social media was filled with fake news of an orca killing its trainer, who was claimed to be Jessica Redcliff. Well, later it was proved to be AI-generated content, for that matter.

Well, on May 16, 2026, a real-life incident, which is closely connected to Jessica’s case, left everyone heartbroken. The incident took place at Rottnest Island, as a 38-year-old man, identified as Steven Mattaboni was attacked by a great white shark. Now, the wife of the late surveyor from Perth released an emotional statement about the same, leaving everyone feeling for him. Here’s everything about him and the incident.

A 38-year-old Perth surveyor was killed by a 13-foot great white shark

The incident took place at Horseshoe Reef near Rottnest Island on Australia’s western coast just before 10 a.m. on May 16, 2026. The island is 19 miles away from Perth. It was revealed by a spokesperson that the victim was bitten by the 13-foot-long white shark, and it’s the second major accident that reportedly happened in that particular area this year, which reportedly led people to increase the security there.