Deadly shark attack: Charlize (†17) let out a "horrific scream"

Brisbane - Following the fatal shark attack in the Australian state of Queensland, the identity of the victim has been confirmed. It is the 17-year-old Australian Charlize Zmuda.

Charlize Zmuda (†17) died in the shark attack.
Charlize Zmuda (†17) died in the shark attack.  © TikTok/Facebook

Witnesses reported hearing a "horrific, piercing scream" when the teenager was bitten by the shark.

"People initially thought she had just been caught by a current. It was shocking," said a local.

Paramedics from the rescue service then rushed to the beach, but were unable to do anything for the girl due to extremely serious injuries to her upper body.

Particularly tragic: Charlize had only graduated from school a few days ago, as reported by the Daily Star. The 17-year-old wanted to celebrate this milestone in her life with friends on the beach.

After the accident , numerous people laid flowers at the scene. A statement from Charlize's grieving parents said: "We hope that the focus will be on the incredible life she lived and not on the terrible way she died. Charlize was loved by many and was a shining light who truly touched the lives of everyone she met."

Young Australian woman was a lifeguard and played soccer

Local swimmer Jenny O'Connor said Charlize died "doing what she loved". The girl had already gained her first experience as a lifeguard at the age of eight. Later, the teenager even rose to become co-captain of the Bridie Island Surf Life Saving Club.

In addition to her hobby as a swimmer, Charlize was also passionate about soccer, as the Bribie Island Tigers Football Club announced in a Facebook post.

A GoFundMe donation pagehas been set upto support the grieving family and fund funeral expenses.