Overview

• The boy was bitten on the torso near Cook Esplanade shortly after 6:23pm Saturday after jumping into the water while fishing with friends.
• Friends and bystanders pulled him from the water, with the Torres Shire Council praising their quick actions and the small community expressing support.
• He sustained significant abdominal injuries and major blood loss, received initial treatment at Thursday Island Hospital, and was flown to Townsville in a critical condition.
• Queensland Ambulance Service confirmed the incident time and response, and Townsville University Hospital reported he remained in critical condition on Sunday morning.
• Local officials signaled plans to strengthen water safety education and signage, and authorities have not identified the shark species.