Multiple outlets report that a man is badly mauled in a shark attack near Geordie Bay on Rottnest Island. The incident occurs just before 10am on Saturday morning, according to reports that place the location near Geordie Bay on one of the island’s northern beaches. The man is described as being in critical condition following the attack. After the mauling, the victim is treated and subsequently moved for hospital care. One report states the man is later on his way back to the mainland after being rushed to hospital. All accounts agree on the core facts: the time of the attack, the general location at Geordie Bay, and the seriousness of the injuries, with the man reported to be in critical condition. The reports do not provide additional confirmed details about the shark species, the circumstances leading up to the attack, or any specific actions taken by authorities beyond the medical response.