| Date of attack: | March 22nd 2023 |
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| Location: | Delta Island, Western Australia |
| Shark species: | unknown |
| Name of victim: | Adam Norton |
| Age of victim: | 30s years old |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Wading |
| Injury: | Lower left leg and foot injured |
Man Bitten by Shark at Delta Island, Western Australia
On March 22, 2023, a man in his 30s was bitten by a shark near Delta Island, west of Karratha, Western Australia. The incident happened at night, prompting an emergency response around 6:30 p.m.
The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital in Karratha for treatment. Following the attack, authorities advised swimmers to remain cautious, and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development launched an investigation.
