INJURED - 15 January 2006 - City Beach, Perth, Australia - diver attacked

Brian Williams, 52, was bitten on the left arm by a 3.5 metre Great White shark while diving with friends off City Beach, Perth, Australia. The attack took place at 11am local time. Williams fought off the attack by hitting the shark with a speargun.

Police inspector George Putland told media: "He was believed to be away from the other divers at the time of the attack and the shark attacked from behind, grabbing and biting his arm. He hit out at the shark with his spear gun and eventually the shark swam away."

Williams was taken to a Perth hospital where his wounds were treated. The full extent of his wounds was unclear from initial reports.

Sources:
The Australian
News24