September 15, 2026 — 1:49pm

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A heroic surfer didn’t hesitate plunging into bloody waters off Geraldton to pull a shark attack victim to safety, locals say.

Further details of the rescue effort have emerged following the attack on 56-year-old Mel Ismail on Monday, with people highlighting the heroic work of one surfer and three teenagers who worked to save the father after he suffered a serious bite to his leg.

Ismail had been surfing off Glenfield Beach solo.

It is not known exactly what time the attack occurred, but it is understood Ismail…

Read the full article at SMH.COM.AU