Australia reports third shark attack in a month
Great White Sharks are gathering along the coasts of Australia. Another man is bitten by a shark, this time at the East Coast. The victim is in critical condition, but not in immediate danger. Locals are alarmed about reckless swimmers.
At a beach near the popular Australian bathing spot Port Macquarie on the East Coast, a man has been attacked by a shark. The 23-year-old was bitten by the shark approximately 400 kilometers north of Sydney at North Shore Beach and sustained injuries to his leg, according to ABC, citing first responders. This is the third shark attack in this month in Australia.
Emergency services were dispatched with several ambulances and a helicopter. The victim is reportedly in critical condition but not life-threateningly injured. "I'm shocked that so many people go swimming in this area," quoted ABC an local resident. It was initially unknown which shark species was involved.
Only a week ago, a surfer was bitten in a leg just a few kilometers from the center of Perth at one of the most popular beaches on the West Coast. Doctors had stitched the wound and removed a shark tooth from his leg. It was reportedly a relatively small shark, but the exact species was unclear. Authorities urged beachgoers to be extremely cautious.
Two weeks ago, a man was attacked by a shark while spearfishing near Coral Bay, about 1100 kilometers north of Perth, according to ABC, citing the local fisheries department. The victim was not life-threateningly injured. The Fourteen Mile Beach area is particularly popular among campers.
Shark Warning due to Carcass
Official statistics indicate that there were around a dozen shark attacks in Down Under last year where the victims were injured. Four of these attacks resulted in fatalities. So far this year, there have been more than half a dozen attacks, none of which have resulted in fatalities.
Before this incident, authorities had issued a shark warning for the area after a carcass of a marine mammal was spotted about 60 kilometers away. Carcasses of marine mammals often attract sharks in large numbers.
During the international beach vacation season, animal lovers might want to reconsider a visit to Australia due to the increasing number of shark attacks. Despite the warnings, a tourist from Hai was recently bitten while swimming at North Shore Beach in Australia.
