Shark attack in Swan River in Perth suburb of Bicton leaves man with serious leg injuries Posted ThuThursday 14 updated ThuThursday 14 JanJanuary 2021 at 5:12am The attack happened near the cliffs at Blackwall Reach, a popular cliff diving and swimming area. ( Print text only Cancel A man has been attacked by a bull shark in Perth's Swan River, at Point Walter Reserve in the suburb of Bicton. Key points: He was pulled from the water by nearby witnesses and taken to hospital Shark attacks in the river are very rare, with the last fatal attack in 1923 The attack happened around 8:00am near Blackwall Reach, a limestone cliff running along the river that is popular with swimmers, paddlers and rock climbers.