11 h. ago Four shark attacks in 48 hours leave Australian surfer Matt more afraid of local beaches than world’s biggest waves

Spate of incidents involving sharks across Sydney and New South Wales have rattled even the most seasoned surfers and beachgoersIn a city of more than 100 beaches, swimming and surfing are part of Sydney’s lifeblood. But four shark bites in New South Wales in 48 hours – three of which were in Sydney – have rattled even some of the city’s most seasoned ocean users.On Sunday afternoon, a 12-year-old boy was left fighting for his life after being bitten on a harbour beach in Vaucluse in Sydney’s east. On Monday morning, an 11-year-old’s surfboard was bitten multiple times at Dee Why in the city’s north, while that afternoon, a 27-year-old man was bitten while surfing in Manly, less than 5km away. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Surf webcam captures one of four New South Wales shark attacks in 48 hours

A surf webcam has captured a shark attack on a popular beach, amid a recent spate of incidents that have rocked Sydney.

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16 h. ago Surfer is injured in FOURTH shark attack to rock Australian state in 48 hours

The shark attacked the man's surfboard at Point Plomer, around 460 kilometres (290 miles) north of Sydney, shortly after 9am, officials said.

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19 h. ago Australia closes dozens of beaches after fourth shark attack in 48 hours: ‘Just go to a local pool’

Surfer, 39, bitten by shark while surfing near a national park campground in New South Wales

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21 h. ago Surfer becomes fourth shark attack victim in 48 hours as beaches labelled 'unsafe'

Officials have closed beaches on the coastline to swimmers and surfers after an uptick in the number of shark attacks

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22 h. ago Point Plomer shark attack: Fourth attack in 48 hours as local beaches declared 'unsafe'

The increase in shark attacks has mystified lifeguards, who say they have not seen an increase in shark sightings in recent months - however people are being urged to stay out of the water

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23 h. ago After four shark attacks in 48 hours, NSW authorities urge beachgoers ‘just go to a pool’

Surfer taken to hospital with minor injuries after latest shark attack at Point Plomer beach on mid-north coastFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA surfer has been taken to hospital after being bitten by a shark off the coast of a New South Wales national park campground, the state’s fourth incident in 48 hours.The local health district said the man, 39, was in hospital in a stable condition with minor injuries. The attack took place near the Point Plomer campground, less than 20km up the coast from Port Macquarie, on Tuesday morning. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave boy, 12, in coma and swimmer seriously injured

Three separate shark attacks in just over 24 hours have left a 12-year-old boy in a coma and a man critically injured, as beaches are now closed and locals are urged to stay alert

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36 h. ago Sydney in shock after three shark attacks in just over 24 hours

A boy suffered serious injuries to both legs after jumping from a ledge known as Jump Rock, near Shark Beach

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36 h. ago Sydney shark horror as three attacks in 24 hours leave boy, 13, fighting for life

A man and boy have been critically injured and another boy had his surfboard bitten during three separate shark attacks in Sydney in just over 24 hours, police said

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