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Sky News AU
16-05-2025
- Sky News AU
Man mauled by shark during morning swim at local South Australian beach on Thursday identified
The swimmer who was mauled by a shark at his local South Australian beach on Thursday has been identified. Emergency services were called to Port Noarlunga Jetty at about 9.45am after reports a swimmer had been bitten by a shark. Richard Vinall was swimming at his local beach in the small seaside suburb when he was bitten on the leg. The beach is a popular local spot for swimming, snorkelling, and diving. Swimmers were promptly evacuated from the water, while Mr Vinall was helped to shore and treated at the scene by paramedics before being rushed to hospital. Divers in the water at the time told Nine News they heard 'blood-curdling screams' from under the surface. One diver said Mr Vinall's partner had returned to shore by the time the attack unfolded, but ventured back into the water when she heard her partner screaming in an attempt to help. Mr Vinall is currently being treated for injuries to his thigh but is in a stable condition. The latest incident comes just two years after 32-year-old Bridgette O'Shannessy was mauled by a Great White Shark while free-diving on a reef with her husband at the same beach in 2023. Her husband pushed the shark away from her during the attack, likely saving her life. Despite being bitten on the head and suffering nerve damage, Ms O'Shannessy miraculously survived. The beach is known for the Port Noarlunga Reef Aquatic Reserve, which Trails SA describe as "South Australia's most intensively used and best known aquatic reserve... (which) is home to more than 200 species of marine plants and animals, and more than 50 species of fish. About 170,000 visitors visit Port Noarlunga each year, while more than 1.2 million people visit the wider Onkaparinga region.
Sky News AU
15-05-2025
- Sky News AU
Man in 'serious condition' after shark attack at popular beach in Port Noarlunga South Australia
A South Australian man is in a "serious condition" after a shark attack at a popular surf beach. Emergency services were called to Port Noarlunga Jetty at about 9.45am on Thursday after reports a swimmer had been bitten by a shark. SA Police said the man, who is in his 40s, was helped from the water and treated at the scene by paramedics before being rushed to hospital. The man reportedly has an injury to his condition has been described as "serious". Swimmers have been evacuated from the water and police are urging people to avoid the area. Located about 33 kilometres south of Adelaide, Port Noarlunga is known as a picturesque surf beach and a popular tourist destination. The beach is also known for the Port Noarlunga Reef Aquatic Reserve, which Trails SA describe as "South Australia's most intensively used and best known aquatic reserve... (which) is home to more than 200 species of marine plants and animals, and more than 50 species of fish. The beach receives about 170,000 visitors each year, while more than 1.2 million people visit the wider Onkaparinga region. However the beach has now been the site of multiple shark attacks, with the latest incident coming after a 32-year-old was bitten on the head in 2023 - one of five shark attacks in South Australia that year, three of which were fatal.
