Diver injured in West Australian shark attack A DIVER has been injured in a shark attack in waters east of Esperance in Western Australia's south. WA Police say the 55-year-old man was attacked around 10.30am (WST) today, possibly suffering serious injuries. A St John Ambulance spokesman said the diver, who was conscious, would be brought ashore and driven to Esperance Hospital. A helicopter would be on standby to fly him to Perth, depending on the severity of his injuries. The area of coast they were diving off, east of Esperance, is accessible only by four-wheel drive. The man is understood to have been diving with a friend, who called emergency services. A Surf Life Saving spokesman said Esperance's coast was quite dangerous, with big sharks frequently seen in the area.