| Date of attack: | April 22nd 2023 |
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| Location: | Lucy's Beach, Western Australia |
| Shark species: | Bronze Whaler shark, 1.5 m |
| Name of victim: | Max Marsden |
| Age of victim: | 30 years old |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Surfing |
| Injury: | Bite to right arm |
Pro Surfer Bitten by Shark in Western Australia
On 22 April 2023, professional surfer Max Marsden was attacked by a bronze whaler shark at Lucy’s Beach, south of Geraldton, Western Australia. The 1.5-metre shark bit his right arm at around 7:15 a.m.
Marsden’s companion helped him to shore, where paramedics provided first aid before he was taken to hospital. He was discharged three hours later with non-life-threatening injuries.
