Man bitten by shark at Port Noarlunga in South Australia

Herald Sun

15-05-2025

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A man is in hospital in a serious condition after being bitten by a shark at a popular seaside jetty.
Emergency services raced to the Port Noarlunga jetty in Adelaide's outer south on Thursday at 9.45am on reports a man swimming in the water had been bitten by a shark.
'He was helped from the water and treated at the scene by paramedics before he was taken to hospital in a serious condition,' the police said.
Swimmers have been evacuated from the water.
Port Noarlunga Beach, a popular spot for swimming and fishing, is about 33km south of the Adelaide CBD.
The alarming incident follows a spate of shark attacks that have hit South Australia, including fatal attacks.
In January, 28-year-old surfer Lance Appleby was taken by a shark at Granites Beach in Streaky Bay in the Eyre Peninsula.
The attack happened Port Noarlunga Beach, a popular spot for swimmers in southern Adelaide. Picture: NewsWire / Morgan Sette
Adelaide teenager Khai Cowley was killed in an attack off Ethel Beach in December, 2023.
In October that year, Tod Gendle was killed while he was surfing near Streaky Bay, with a huge 4m great white thought to be the culprit.
In May 2023, teacher Simon Baccanello was believed to have been killed by a shark while surfing at Walkers Rock near Ellison on the state's west coast.
A memorial for Mr Appleby was held on January 13 this year at a packed hall in Streaky Bay.
A surfboard was placed on display next to an image of the young man, as friends and family remembered the 'extraordinary life' he lived.
Multiple shark attacks have hit South Australia in recent months. Picture: Supplied
Family friend Kayla Window said his 'zest for life, everything outdoors and adventure was inspiring'.
'Quiet by nature, Lance touched many people's lives very deeply,' she said,
In a post uploaded on January 4, Mr Appleby's brother Kenneth said relatives were experiencing 'impossible pain'.
'On Thursday evening, we received the tragic news that our much-loved brother Lance had been taken by a Great White Shark while surfing at Granites (beach),' he said.
'The only solace we can find is knowing that Lance was doing what he loved, with a beaming smile on his face.
A memorial was held for shark attack victim Lance Appleby in January this year. Picture: Supplied
'Lance was the best brother we could ever ask for. He was caring, fiercely loyal, compassionate, and always up for an adventure. He wore his heart on his sleeve and was never afraid to express his emotions or talk about them.
'We would give anything to have him back.'
Others have suffered serious injuries in attacks. Swimmer Pam Cook was mauled by a shark in October 2023 during her regular morning dip at the small seaside town of Beachport.
In desperate scenes near Beachport Jetty, she screamed for help to bystanders who rushed to her aid as she struggled to get out of the water.
Diver Bridgette O'Shannessy was mauled by a shark at Port Noarlunga in November 2023.
The shark attacked her face and she underwent surgery at Flinders Medical Centre.
Originally published as Man bitten by shark at Port Noarlunga in South Australia