GERALDTON, WA â A 56-year-old man has been rushed to hospital with serious leg injuries following a reported shark attack at Glenfield Beach in Western Australiaâs Mid West.
The incident was reported at approximately 9:45am on Monday, September 14, according to an alert issued by Western Australiaâs Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).
Glenfield Beach is near Drummond Cove, around a 20-minute drive north of Geraldton CBD. The Glenfield area is approximately 423 kilometres from Perth by road, making the widely reported description of âabout 430km north of Perthâ a reasonable estimate.
St John Ambulance dispatched two crews at about 9:50am. The injured man was transported under Priority One conditions to Geraldton Health Campus, reportedly arriving at approximately 10:30am.
Shark reportedly sighted 40 metres offshore
A shark of unknown size and species was reportedly sighted about 40 metres offshore around the time of the incident, according to information attributed to Surf Life Saving WA.
Authorities have not confirmed whether that sighting identifies the shark involved. It also remains unclear whether the man was swimming, surfing or undertaking another activity when he was injured.
âDPIRD is working with local authorities and further information will be provided as it becomes available,â the department said.
The government agency continues to describe the event as a âpossible shark incidentâ while its investigation remains underway. ABC News confirmed that the man was taken to hospital following the reported attack.
Is Glenfield Beach closed?
People have been warned to exercise additional caution around Glenfield Beach and follow any directions issued by local government rangers, Parks and Wildlife Service officers or Surf Life Saving WA.
As of the latest official update, DPIRD had not explicitly confirmed a formal beach closure. Anyone planning to visit the area should check the SharkSmart activity map for current warnings before entering the water.
Shark encounters around Geraldton are uncommon, although serious incidents have occurred elsewhere along Australiaâs coastline. Earlier in 2026, four shark incidents within 48 hours forced widespread beach closures in New South Wales.
The manâs latest condition, the shark species and the complete circumstances surrounding the Glenfield Beach incident have not yet been released. Anyone who sees a shark in Western Australian waters should contact Water Police on 9442 8600.
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