A 20-year-old scuba diver from Australia died after being bitten by a shark on his leg off the coast of Australia, near Indian Head, Fraser Island, Queensland.

The 20-year-old diver, whose identity was not shared with the public, reportedly sustained serious leg injuries.

He died because of significant blood loss as a result of the horrible attack.

Emergency services, which include a doctor and a paramedic, were winched down from a cliff by the RACQ Lifeflight Rescue helicopter to help the man.

The team tried for over 1 hour to save the man, however, he was pronounced dead.

According to the Queensland Ambulance Service, the injuries of the man were too severe and he had lost a lot of blood.

The dead body of the man will be taken to the mainland with the help of a helicopter.

It will then be handed over to the coroner.

Authorities are also trying to find out which type of shark attacked the 20-year-old scuba diver.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim of the shark attack, may his soul rest in peace.