A man has been bitten by a shark in the Swan River in Bicton this morning.
It is understood he was swimming at Blackwall Reach, when he was attacked by a 2-3m bull shark around 8:00am.
The man has been rushed to hospital, where he is currently being treated for injuries to his upper right leg.
DPIRD Fisheries officers are currently investigating a possible shark bite incident a Blackwall Reach in Bicton. See more: https://t.co/UNSUSWRM4K
— Surf Life Saving WA (@SLSWA) January 14, 2021
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