| Date of attack: | November 30th 2023 |
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| Location: | Clack Island, Queensland |
| Shark species: | 1.8m Bull shark |
| Name of victim: | Matthew Davitt |
| Age of victim: | 21 years old |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Swimming |
| Injury: | Puncture wounds to right upper arm |
Diver Attacked by Shark on Great Barrier Reef
On 30 November 2023, 21-year-old Matthew Davitt was bitten by a shark while diving for sea cucumbers near Clack Island, Queensland, Australia. A 1.8-metre shark swam beside him before suddenly turning aggressive and attacking his right upper arm, bicep, and shoulder.
Davitt's companions quickly pulled him from the water and applied a tourniquet, which paramedics later credited with saving his life. He was transported by helicopter to Cairns Hospital for treatment.
Clack Island, part of the Flinders Group National Park, is a restricted area requiring permits for access.
