Overview

• The victim, described as a man in his 50s, was bitten on the leg while surfing at Kangaroo Island shortly after 1 p.m. local time Tuesday.
• He drove to Kingscote for emergency surgery, and police said his condition is not life-threatening.
• Shark Watch South Australia attributed the bites to a large bronze whaler based on witness accounts, with official species confirmation pending.
• Local notifications urged caution around D’Estrees Bay following the incident.
• The bay is a popular surf spot with prior shark encounters, including a 2020 attack on a 29-year-old surfer.