Perth shark attack victim named as hunt continues for suspected great white

University lecturer Doreen Collyer named as victim of second fatal shark attack in Western Australian waters within five days as authorities seek to kill animal

The second shark victim in West Australian waters within five days has been named as university lecturer Doreen Collyer, as authorities try to catch and shoot the animal believed responsible.

Collyer, a lecturer with the school of nursing and midwifery at Perth's Edith Cowan University, was hailed as a much-loved and respected colleague, mentor and teacher.