Shark attack in Port Noarlunga: Woman rushed to hospital with serious facial injuries

A woman has been rushed to hospital after being attacked by a shark at a popular swimming spot.

The terrifying incident happened at around 1.20pm on Friday in Port Noarlunga, a coastal area 30 kilometers south of Adelaide.

Emergency services were called to the Esplanade at Port Noarlunga jetty after reports the beachgoer had been bitten by the shark.

She was conscious and breathing after the attack, but suffered serious facial injuries.

The South Australian Ambulance Service said ABC the woman was rushed to Flinders Medical Center after suffering the serious injuries.

Daily Mail Australia has contacted South Australia Police for comment.

Officers are patrolling the area and speaking to witnesses to gain more information about the attack.

The latest shark attack comes after a surfer was mauled to death by a huge 4.2 meter white shark near Granite Rock, south of Streaky Bay.

The horrific incident took place last Tuesday morning when the beast suddenly attacked 55-year-old man Todd Gendle.

The woman suffered serious facial injuries after the attack before being rushed to hospital to receive treatment for her wounds

Witnesses described the moment the shark lunged at the surfer before being dragged underwater by the animal.

One man saw the surfer’s body in the shark’s mouth before he saw blood everywhere and the man’s lower body disappeared.

Tuesday’s shark attack was the second in the region in recent weeks, after South Australian woman Pamela Cook was mauled by a shark near Beachport on October 2.

The 64-year-old was swimming with local community group Beachport Sea Urchins and Slugs when she was attacked shortly before 8am.

Several months earlier in May, 46-year-old Elliston man Simon Baccanello was killed in a shark attack at Walkers Rocks Beach.

The teacher was mauled about 30 to 50 yards offshore.

More to come.