Swimmer in his 30s is mauled to death by a monster five-metre great white while visiting Rottnest Island
A man has died after being mauled by a great white shark at a popular holiday island.
The attack happened at Rottnest Island, near Perth, about 10am on Saturday.
A rescue helicopter arrived at the island, 19km off the coast of Fremantle, to evacuate the 38-year-old man to hospital on the mainland.
He was transported by boat to shore at Geordie Bay on the north side of the island.
Paramedics used CPR to try to revive the man but their efforts were unsuccessful.
WA Police have confirmed the man had died.
A five-metre great white shark was spotted 80 metres offshore about the time of the attack, according to Surf Life Saving WA.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development urged people to take extra caution in the Geordie Bay area.
The incident happened at Rottnest Island, about 10am on Saturday (stock image)
‘Take additional caution in the Geordie Bay, Rottnest Island area,’ DPIRD said.
Beach-goers were asked to report any shark sightings to authorities.
Rottnest Island, which is 11km long by 4.5km wide, is a popular tourist destination.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
