Young surfer is mauled by a shark at a popular swimming spot as a HUGE chunk is taken out of his board
- Man aged in his 20s mauled by shark at Crescent Head on NSW mid north coast
- Surfer pulled from water by beachgoers and being treated for serious arm injury
- The beach has been closed by Surf Life Saving NSW and investigation launched
A young surfer has been attacked by a shark while catching waves at a popular beach.
The man, aged in his 20s, was bitten by the shark during a surfing session at Crescent Head Beach on NSW's mid-north coast around 4.30pm on Monday.
In images from the horror attack, a blue and white surfboard was seen with a huge chunk taken out of the side.
He was assisted from the water by other beachgoers and remains at the scene being treated by paramedics for a serious arm injury.
In images from the horror attack, a blue and white surfboard was seen with a huge chunk taken out of the side.
The man is expected to be airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle.
Mid North Coast Police will liaise with the Department of Primary Industry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The beach has been closed by Surf Life Saving NSW.
Crescent Head is a popular point break for water sports and is frequented by surfing enthusiasts for its waves.
The beach has been closed by Surf Life Saving NSW with the shark believed to still be nearby (pictured, paramedics at the scene)
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The shark attack occurred at Crescent Head (pictured) on the NSW mid north coast
