64-year-old surfer drives himself to hospital after SA shark attack

A man has been bitten by a shark at Elliston on South Australia's coast.

The 64-year-old was surfing when the attack occurred.

A Great White Shark is believed to be the assailant and the confrontation took place around 200 metres offshore.

South Australia's Ambulance Service says the man drove himself to hospital after refusing to be transported by an ambulance.

He was then flown to Royal Adelaide Hospital and his injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.

[jamiechippett]

Awesome! told the Ambos to get stuffed 👍. Over 1000 dollars now for ambo! What a disgrace a modern western nation. Says something about our political leaders.🤔 P.s my condolences to the bloke 👍

[tomjones]

If it had of been Chris Bowen he would've screamed like a girl LoL 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[jpw]

Quite odd how there was a period where wa was getting all the attacks now sa is, I wonder if it’s chance or there is a environmental reason.

[leonharrison]

And the tax payer should foot the bill for selfish pursuits??? Come on now!!!

[trickydicky]

It seems to be a good idea to wear a tourniquet, (or carry a bang-stick) when surfing.