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A snorkeler experienced a shark bite while exploring the waters of the Great Barrier Reef.
The incident occurred around 8 a.m. as he swam alongside two companions from a private boat off the western coast of Lady Elliot Island in Queensland.
After suffering a bite to his elbow, the man received assistance from his fellow swimmers, who guided him back to shore.
Once on land, they promptly informed the staff at Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, who swiftly offered their help.
After being stabilized at the resort, the injured man was airlifted to Bundaberg Hospital for further treatment.
The resort said he is believed to be in a stable condition.
It is not currently known what species of shark was involved in the attack.
Snorkelling zones on Lady Elliot Island’s western side have been closed and marine shark experts are monitoring the waters.
The men were not guests at the resort but all guests have been informed of the incident.
Shark attacks have been in the headlines already this year following a string of bites and close encounters in NSW.
A dead shark was also found more than 20km inland on a suburban roundabout in Sydney earlier this week.
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