A man has been injured in a suspected shark attack on the Mid North Coast this afternoon.
Police have been told the man, believed to be aged in his 20s, was attacked by a shark while surfing at Crescent Head Beach about 4.30pm (Monday 5 July 2021).
He was assisted from the water and remains at the scene being treated by emergency services for a serious arm injury.
The man is expected to be airlifted to John Hunter Hospital.
Officers from Mid North Coast Police District will liaise with the Department of Primary Industry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The beach has been closed by Surf Life Saving NSW.
People are urged to follow safety advice from Surf Life Saving NSW and by visiting the Department of Primary Industry's website www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/sharks and the SharkSmart app.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
