Diver bitten by shark in waters off Bruny Island
A 31-year-old diver was bitten on the forearm by a shark off Bruny Island, Tasmania, on Saturday morning. The estimated 2-metre shark was not a white pointer, and police confirmed the injuries were non-life-threatening. The attack occurred at Coal Point around 9:10am, with the diver receiving immediate medical treatment at the scene.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 00:45 UTC · Updated 18 Jul 2026, 00:50 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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