Global Attacks and Disasters Reported Worldwide

A shark attacked a man and woman swimming at Kylies Beach in Crowdy Bay National Park, Australia, killing the woman and seriously injuring the man. The victims were Swiss nationals in their mid-20s. The shark was identified as a large bull shark, and authorities deployed drumlines to catch it. The attack is considered rare as a shark attacking more than one person is exceptionally unusual. Beaches in the area were closed indefinitely following the incident.

A devastating fire engulfed several residential buildings at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong on November 28, 2025, resulting in a significant loss of life. The death toll has risen to 128, with officials warning that it could increase further due to the unknown status of around 200 people. At least 79 individuals were injured in the disaster. Authorities received 467 missing persons inquiries, with 39 confirmed deaths. The incident has prompted a significant response from local authorities, with Secretary for Security Chris Tang providing updates during a press conference.

A Swiss tourist was killed in a shark attack at Kylies Beach in Crowdy Bay, Australia, while her partner was left in critical condition after trying to save her. The incident occurred on Thursday morning when the couple, believed to be in their 20s, went for a swim with dolphins at dawn. Authorities are reviewing footage captured by the couple before the attack and have deployed drones and drumlines to capture the shark, believed to be a large bull shark. The male victim suffered severe injuries while trying to fight off the shark and drag his partner back to shore, but a passerby's quick thinking in applying a tourniquet likely saved his life.

A woman in her 20s was killed and a man in his 20s was seriously injured in a shark attack at Crowdy Bay National Park in New South Wales, Australia. The pair had entered the water at Kylies Beach for an early morning swim. The man was airlifted to hospital in critical condition but is now stable. Experts say shark attacks on multiple people are rare, and the beach has been closed as authorities investigate the species of shark involved.

A 69-year-old security guard was attacked by a bear in a public toilet in Gunma prefecture, Japan, but managed to fight it off and suffered minor injuries. The incident is part of a record-breaking wave of bear attacks in Japan this autumn, with 13 deaths and 197 attacks reported since April. Experts attribute the surge to hungry bears venturing into residential areas due to poor crops of acorns and beechnuts. The government has responded by deploying self-defense forces to help trap and dispose of bears, and armed police officers have been authorized to shoot the animals.