The shark attack that took place at Cobblestones, near Margaret River earlier today (Australian time), which forced the CT tournament to be stopped while the ladies were competing, the victim was a 37-year-old Argentine citizen named Alejandro Travaglini.

According to DUKE, Alejandro has been living in Western Australia for many years now, where he works as an event director for Surfing Western Australia.

Travaglini was rushed by helicopter to the nearest hospital in Perth. He had injuries to his legs, has already undergone surgery and is in a stable condition. According to local media, he did not want to speak to the press but sent his regards to those who helped him out of the water.

According to local photographer Peter Jovic, the scene reminded him of the Fanning incident, as the shark knocked the surfer off his board and he had to swim to shore. He was helped by another surfer who helped him bodysurf a wave that dropped him into a safe zone where a tourniquet was applied.

"Everyone's response was incredibly efficient, measured and effective. I wish the surfer a speedy recovery. You are a brave boy," Jovic wrote on his Instagram.

According to what other witnesses said, Alejandro fought with the shark and hit it a few times to get out of the situation.

A few hours later, after the alert was established on the beaches, another surfer, a 41-year-old Dane, was attacked but his injuries were minor and he was treated on the beach.

The incident has rekindled a long-standing debate in Western Australia over how to deal with shark attacks, which are so common in the area. The opposition wrote that human life must be valued above that of sharks, and that action must be taken now.