Vacationing nearby people helped the victims out of the water and called rescuers.
The shark attacked the women about 10:30 (01:30 across Kiev) when they swam close to the shore. Vacationing nearby people helped the victims out of the water and called rescuers. Female victims were taken to hospital, Hamilton island and Proserpine hospital. Fortunately, their injuries danger to life is not present.
The beaches of Hamilton island closed to the public, the service water rescue checks the waters of the Whitsunday.