Luke Walford, a youth pastor and school chaplain, was killed in a shark attack while spearfishing in Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef. Despite attempts by paramedics, he succumbed to life-threatening injuries sustained during the incident at Humpy Island, where he was with family. Local authorities are investigating, and condolences have poured in from friends and community members, highlighting the loss of a beloved figure. This incident marks the first fatal shark attack in Australia since December 2023.