Overview

• The attack occurred Tuesday around 1:30 p.m. at the break known as The Sewer at D’Estrees Bay, where witnesses and Shark Watch SA reported a bronze whaler chasing seals.
• The victim was identified in local reports as tour guide and veteran surfer Lee Berryman, 57, who required about 50 stitches after bites to his leg.
• South Australia Police said his injuries are not life-threatening following emergency treatment at the local hospital.
• Footage captured by onlookers shows the shark thrashing behind Berryman and dragging him underwater before he fought free.
• Reports differ on how he reached care, with some outlets saying he drove himself and others saying a fellow surfer and retired doctor transported him, as authorities advise caution at the popular spot with a history of shark encounters.