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Man dies jumping off Blackwall Reach cliffs in Bicton

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A man has died after jumping off cliffs at Blackwall Reach near Point Walter in Perth's southern suburbs on Sunday.

The man, believed to be in his 30s, leaped off the 10 metre high cliffs into the Swan River about 4pm and was unconscious when he surfaced.

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Man dies after jumping off cliff

A man, believed to be in his 30s, has died after jumping off cliffs at Blackwall Reach in Perth's southern suburbs. Vision: Nine News Perth

He was dragged to the shore by other swimmers who tried to resuscitate him before being rushed to Fiona Stanley Hospital by ambulance.

He was declared dead at the hospital.

Witnesses say people kept jumping off the dangerous spot for the remainder of the afternoon.