Man Fighting For Life After Being Mauled By Shark In Queensland

A young man has suffered severe leg injuries after being attacked by a shark in Queensland.

Queensland Ambulance said on Saturday afternoon that the rescue helicopter was on the scene at Cardwell, in the state's north, following the attack.

Update on shark attack - Rescue helicopter is on scene with QAS treating the patient

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The ABC reports that the man is in a critical condition with severe blood loss after being bitten a number of times on the leg.

He was reportedly attacked off Point Hinchinbrook boat ramp on Saturday morning and is being treated on a jetty.

Paramedics are said to believe the victim was set upon by either a bull shark or a tiger shark.

More to come.