Man bitten by shark at WA tourist hub

Close-up of shark swimming in sea,South West Rocks,New South Wales,Australia
Authorities are investigating a shark attack at a WA surfing spot on Saturday. Picture: Supplied.

A man has been hospitalised following a shark attack at a surfing spot in a remote part of Western Australia.

The man was bitten at the ‘Bombie’ surfing spot near Exmouth, about 1200kms north of Perth, just after midday on Saturday.

A man is recovering in hospital after being bitten by a shark at a surfing spot in Western Australia. Picture: Supplied.
A man is recovering in hospital after being bitten by a shark at a surfing spot in Western Australia. Picture: Supplied.

Police and paramedics were not alerted because the man took himself to hospital following the incident.

The matter was reported to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, which will investigate the incident.

Authorities have warned surfers to remain cautious around the ‘Bombie’ area.