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Camera IconAlbany shark attack victim Daniel Turpin. Credit: Unknown\/Supplied<\/p>\nA vital shark alert system in Perth has gone down just days after the State\u2019s second fatal shark attack in the past three weeks.<\/p>\n
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) issued a shark advice for Fremantle following a fault that has affected the city\u2019s critical warning tower.<\/p>\n
It leaves swimmers blind to any possible shark encounters amid a period of increased sightings for the state.<\/p>\n
The crucial fault follows the tragic death of Daniel Turpin, 35, who died after he was attacked on Saturday.<\/p>\n
The Albany man was spearfishing off Michaelmas Island, off Albany, when he was bit and killed by a suspected 4.5m shark.<\/p>\n
WA Police said Mr Turpin was critically injured from the attack, and his family rushed him 13km by boat to Albany marina to meet paramedics.<\/p>\n
Despite their best efforts, he could not be saved.<\/p>\n
His family issued a heartbreaking statement on Sunday following the tragic incident.<\/p>\n
Camera IconAlbany shark attack victim Daniel Turpin. Credit: Unknown\/Supplied<\/p>\n
\u201cDaniel was an adored husband, son, brother and uncle who had a lifelong love and deep respect for the ocean,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur family is devastated by this tragic loss and we are still coming to terms with what has happened.<\/p>\n
\u201cDaniel brought enormous joy to the lives of those who knew and loved him, and he will be deeply missed.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cWe would like to thank the emergency services personnel and all those who have offered their support and compassion during this incredibly difficult time.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe respectfully ask that the media and the wider community respect our privacy and allow us the space to grieve together.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe appreciate your understanding.\u201d<\/p>\n
It is the State\u2019s second fatal attack in just a few weeks after father-of-two Steven Mattaboni, 38, was killed while spearfishing off Rottnest Island on May 16.<\/p>\n
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Camera IconSteven Mattaboni was tragically killed in a shark attack just weeks prior. Credit: supplied<\/p>\n
The reported great white attack off Horseshoe Reef left his friends scrambling to provide CPR as they raced him to shore, but he could not be saved.<\/p>\n
The public has been urged to take additional caution in the Port Beach area on Monday as maintenance crews work to repair the tower, and adhere to any beach closures.<\/p>\n