Rottnest Island: Man in critical condition after shark attack at Geordie Bay

Emergency services have responded after a man in his 30s was attacked by a shark at Geordie Bay on Rottnest Island 7NEWS Credit: 7NEWS/7NEWS

A man has been badly mauled by a shark at the popular Rottnest Island holiday spot of Geordie Bay.

Emergency services were scrambled just before 10am.

An RAC Rescue helicopter has been sent to the incident.

Emergency services have responded after a man in his 30s was attacked by a shark at Geordie Bay on Rottnest Island Picture: 7NEWS — Emergency services have responded after a man in his 30s was attacked by a shark at Geordie Bay on Rottnest Island 7NEWS Credit: 7NEWS/7NEWS

WA Police said it was advised of a possible shark attack off Geordie Bay at 9.55am.

“A male person is believed to have been bitten by a shark and is being conveyed by boat to shore and will be met by SJA WA paramedics,” a spokesperson said.

Emergency services have responded after a man in his 30s was attacked by a shark at Geordie Bay on Rottnest Island. Credit: 7NEWS/7NEWS

It is understood the victim, in his 30s, is in critical condition.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development said it was alerted to the shark attack at 9.54am.

“DPIRD is working with local authorities, and further information will be provided as it becomes available,” a spokesperson said.

It urged the public on the island to take additional caution in the Geordie Bay area.

More to come.

Rottnest Island: Man in critical condition after shark attack at Geordie Bay

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