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News.com.au
15-05-2025
- News.com.au
Man mauled by shark at Port Nuarlunga, SA, identified
A swimmer who was mauled by a shark at a popular South Australian beach has been identified, with witnesses sharing their accounts of the terrifying incident. It is believed Richard Vinall was taking his regular morning swim at Port Nuarlunga on Thursday morning when he was bitten on the leg. Witnesses reported hearing 'blood-curdling screams' when they were diving underwater, as reported by 9News. They said they heard a woman, presumed to be Mr Vinall's partner, screaming. Police confirmed Mr Vinall was helped from the water and treated at the scene by paramedics, before being taken to hospital in a serious condition. Mr Vinall is currently being treated for injuries to his thigh. Swimmers were evacuated from the water and police urged others to avoid the popular beach, which is about 40 minutes south of Adelaide. Mr Vinall's incident follows a string of shark attacks in South Australia in under two years, some of which have proven fatal. Bridgette O'Shannessy, 32 was diving with her partner, when she was mauled in the head and face by a Great White shark at Port Noarlunga lin November 2023. Ms O'Shannessy made a miracle recovery two months later. Surfer Lance Appleby, 28, was sadly killed by a shark in January at Granites Beach in the Eyre Peninsula. Teenager Khai Cowley, 15, lost his life in an attack last December while surfing at Ethel Beach in the Yorke Peninsula. In October, Tod Gendle was also killed when surfing near Streaky Bay, suspected to be killed by a 4m great white shark. A 46-year-old teacher, Simon Baccanello, also lost his life in a tragic attack while surfing near the Eyre Peninsula in October last year.
Daily Record
15-05-2025
- Daily Record
Swimmer in serious condition in hospital after being mauled by shark
The man was helped from the water and rushed to hospital. A man has been rushed to hospital after suffering a shark attack during an early morning swim near a popular South Australian beach jetty. The incident occurred approximately 9:45am local time on Thursday, May 15, at Port Noarlunga, close to the jetty. Following the attack, emergency responders swiftly evacuated swimmers from the water as a precautionary measure. The stricken man was hauled out of the water and treated on the beach by paramedics before being taken to hospital. According to South Australia Police, the victim is in serious condition, but no further details have been disclosed. Cops are currently investigating the scene and have not yet confirmed the shark species involved or its current whereabouts, reports the Mirror. A police statement was posted on Facebook: "Police are at the scene of a shark attack at Port Noarlunga. "About 9.45am today (Thursday 15 May), emergency services were called to the Port Noarlunga jetty after reports that 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. Swimmers have been evacuated from the water. Please avoid the area." The South Australia Ambulance Service has reported that the man sustained an injury to his thigh, as per ABC news. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. This comes after an incident in Port Noarlunga in 2023 where 32-year-old Bridgette O'Shannessy was attacked by a white pointer shark while diving with her partner. She survived but had to undergo extensive surgery on her head and face. Ms O'Shannessy was one of five individuals who fell victim to shark attacks in South Australian waters in 2023, with three not surviving their injuries. Port Noarlunga is a scenic seaside village situated roughly 20 miles south of Adelaide. It is a hotspot for swimming, kayaking, snorkelling, diving, and fishing. The red sandstone beach cliffs, long jetty, and reef make it one of the state's iconic diving destinations. The South Australia Ambulance Service has been contacted by The Mirror for comment.
Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Man mauled by a shark during morning swim near popular jetty
Police have confirmed the man is in a serious condition but have not provided any further updates. The beach has been closed to swimmers and officers remain at the scene A man has ben rushed to hopsital after being mauled by a shark during an early morning swim near a popular jetty. The horrific incident happened at Port Noarlunga not far from the jetty on the South Australian beach at around 9.45am local time on Thursday, May 15. Emergency services rushed to the scene and swimmers were evacuated from the water for their own safey following the shark attack. South Australia Police has confirmed the man is in a serious condition but have not provided any further updates. Officers remain at the scene on the beach while they investigate. It is not clear what type of shark attacked the man or if it is still at large. A police spokesperson uploaded a statment to Facebook saying: "Police are at the scene of a shark attack at Port Noarlunga. About 9.45am today (Thursday 15 May), emergency services were called to the Port Noarlunga jetty after reports that 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. Swimmers have been evacuated from the water. Please avoid the area." The South Australia Ambulance Service says the man has an injury to his thigh, according to ABC news. It comes after 32-year-old Bridgette O'Shannessy, was mauled by a white pointer shark while she and her partner were diving at Port Noarlunga in 2023. She survived, but had to undergo major surgery on both her head and face. Ms O'Shannessy was one of five people to be attacked by a shark in South Australian waters in 2023, with three not surviving their injuries. Port Noarlunga is a picturesque seaside village located approximately 30 kilometres south of Adelaide and perfect to swim, kayak, snorkel, dive and fish. The red sandstone beach cliffs, long jetty and reef, make it one of the iconic diving destinations in the state. The South Australia Ambulance Service has been contacted for further information.
