A report of a shark attack off an island in Western Australia’s north is currently being urgently investigated.
The Perth man, aged in his 30s, was attacked near Varanus Island, off the coast of Onslow in Western Australia’s north.
A St John Ambulance spokeswoman told NCA NewsWire that the man was attacked about 8.30pm on Tuesday and he suffered significant but not life-threatening injuries.That included providing pain relief, as well as cleaning and bandaging his wounds.Fisheries advise other shark sighted 08:00hrs 28/07, Varanus Island, near Onslow , DPIRD Fisheries Officers are investigating a reported shark bite incident off Varanus Island..
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development said a lemon shark, which could reach almost 4m in length, was responsible for the attack.
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