The Hunter's Westpac Rescue helicopter has been called to Seven Mile Beach south of Forster where a man has been bitten bitten a shark.
Paramedics say the 62-year-old man was left with deep lacerations to his foot when he was attacked just after 9am near The Ruins campground, by what's believed to be a great white shark.
Police say he also suffered puncture wounds to his arm but managed to swim to shore and raise the alarm
It's reported the shark came up underneath the man's surfboard, snapping it in ha;lf.
The helicopter has landed on the helipad at Pacific Palms Bowling Club and will fly the injured man to Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital for treatment.
Seven Mile Beach has been closed until further notice.
Police from the Manning Great Lakes Local Area Command are working with officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries
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| The Injured Man Gives The Thumbs Up After Arriving At John Hunter Hospital Picture: Fairfax Media |
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| The Hunter's Westpac Rescue Helicopter Prepares To Transport Shark Attack Victim |
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| The Remains Of The Victim's Surfboard Picture: Fairfax Media |
