Charlize Zmuda, 17, died after being bitten by a shark off Woorim Beach, a popular spot in Queensland, on Monday afternoon.

A teenage girl was killed Monday in a shark attack in Queensland, Australia. The 17-year-old suffered a "serious shark bite" at Woorim Beach, just north of Brisbane, while swimming approximately 100 yards from shore.

A female swimmer has died in a shark attack in the waters off a popular tourist spot on Australia’s east coast, authorities said.

The shark attack took place nearly 100 meters from the shoreline, near a surfing spot, which has measures to protect swimmers from sharks. The teen girl was swimming off the mainland of Bribie Island. Witnesses expressed shock, noting that while sharks are common in the area, attacks near the shore are rare.

A 17-year-old girl became the latest victim of a shark attack after she succumbed to her injuries in Queensland, Australia, according to multiple reports. The teen was identified as Charlize Zmuda, who was enjoying the day with friends before she let out a “piercing scream,’' according to a report by Yahoo News.

Teenage girl killed in shark attack off Queensland beach - Girl died within 15 minutes of attack, succumbing to her injuries

In what her swim club calls a "cruel and unfathomable twist of fate," a 17-year-old girl was killed in a shark attack in Queensland, Australia on Monday. Charlize Zmuda was attacked while swimming at Woorim Beach,

A 17-year-old girl was visiting Bribie Island in Queensland, Australia when she was involved in a horrific shark attack on Monday, Feb. 3. The young girl was reportedly swimming in the water at approximately 4:45 p.