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News.com.au
18-05-2025
- News.com.au
South Australian Police warns of 3m shark at Noarlunga Jetty days after attack on Richard Vinall
A shark has been sighted at the very same spot of a gruesome shark attack just days earlier. The South Australian Police reported on Sunday morning an estimated three-metre shark had been sighted at Noarlunga Jetty, a popular swimming and fishing spot about 33km south of the Adelaide CBD. On Thursday, a shark attacked swimmer Richard Vinall at the jetty, putting him in hospital in a serious condition. Mr Vinall, aged in his 60s, was bitten on the thigh about 9.45am. He was pulled from the water and treated at the scene by paramedics and then taken to Flinders Hospital in a serious condition. 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. 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 Sunday morning, the South Australian government announced shark patrols along the state's coastline would be extended until the June long weekend. The government cited 'unseasonably warm weather and an increase in shark sightings at popular beaches' for the extension. Fixed-wing surveillance aircraft patrols will continue to monitor beaches on weekenders from North Haven to Rapid Bay, and on the south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula between Waitpinga Beach, east of Victor Harbor, and the Murray Mouth. The aircraft siren has been activated more than 90 times this season, indicating that there were either people in the water or on the beach in the vicinity of the sighting, the government said. Surf Life Saving SA is also rolling out trauma kits and shark sighting boards across regional communities as part of a broader shark mitigation package. 'In the coming days, we will be announcing the installation of new shark signage in regional locations as well as the first delivery of trauma kits – all important lifesaving resources and tailored solutions we believe will make a real difference, both for locals and visitors, in these remote coastal communities,' Surf Life Saving SA CEO Damien Marangon said. 'We're also proactively and positively working with State Government on future safety measures to help keep swimmers safe along our metropolitan coastline.'
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.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Another Shark Attack in South Australia After 4 Fatalities
A man, reportedly a local out for his usual morning swim, has been attacked by a shark in South Australia. The victim is being described as an avid beachgoer in his 40s, and following the attack, he was taken to the hospital in critical condition, with the majority of his injuries to his thigh. 'He was helped from the water and treated at the scene by paramedics before he was taken to hospital in a serious condition,' authorities said. No reports, yet, as to the type or size of shark involved. However, authorities have closed the beach at the popular swimming spot of Port Noarlunga, where the attack happened. And this comes amidst a spate of shark attacks in the region. According to reports, there have been four fatal attacks in South Australia in the last two years. Earlier this year, 28-year-old Lance Appleby was surfing Granites Beach on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, when he was attacked by a great white shark. After an extensive search, his body was never found. Friends remembered Appleby as, 'forever young, forever surfing, forever loved.'And before that, 15-year-old rising star Khai Cowley was attacked and killed while surfing Ethel Beach in South Australia. He, too, was heavily mourned following the tragedy. 'We are devastated to learn that a young, talented and dearly loved member of our surfing community was the surfer involved in the attack at Ethel Beach,' read a statement released from Surfing South Australia. Some attribute the rise in shark activity in South Australia to the protection of great whites established in 1999. However, certain scientists differ in opinion. 'The results from previous analyses basically said that the population was stable,' shark scientist Russ Bradford said in 2024. 'There was no increase or decrease, really.' Whatever the case, tragic for the region. And just in time for the World Surf League to head nearby to Western Australia for the Margaret River Pro, kicking off May 17-27. Stay tuned.
Herald Sun
15-05-2025
- Herald Sun
Man bitten by shark at Port Noarlunga in South Australia
Don't miss out on the headlines from Animals. Followed categories will be added to My News. 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
News.com.au
15-05-2025
- News.com.au
Man bitten by shark at Port Noarlunga in South Australia
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 is about 33km south of the Adelaide CBD and is a popular spot for swimming and fishing. 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. 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. 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.
