19 m. 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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2 h. ago Surfer bitten in 4th shark attack off Australia's east coast in 3 days

A surfer had minor injuries from being bitten by a shark in the fourth attack off the coast of Australia’s most populous state in three days

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4 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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6 h. ago Surfer rushed to hospital after ANOTHER shark attack in Australia

A man has been taken to hospital after a suspected bull shark attack at Point Plomer on the NSW Mid-North Coast, where a group of surfers had been camping.

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19 h. ago Boy fighting for life after Australia shark attack as officials praise ‘brave’ friends who jumped in to save him

Attack on boy followed by two further shark incidents across Sydney beaches within 24 hour

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24 h. ago Sydney Harbour shark attack: second incident in two days as police warn against swimming

Police praise fast actions and bravery of boy’s friends on Sunday as he faces ‘fight for his life’ in hospitalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 12-year-old boy is in for the “fight of his life” after being attacked by a large shark in Sydney Harbour on Sunday afternoon, with police warning against people entering the water at nearby swimming spots.In a separate incident on Monday, a shark attacked an 11-year-old boy at Dee Why, in the city’s north. The shark left multiple bite marks on his board but the boy was unharmed. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Sydney harbour shark attack: second incident in two days as police police warn against swimming

Police praise fast actions and bravery of boy’s friends as he faces ‘fight for his life’ in hospitalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 12-year-old boy is in for the “fight of his life” after being attacked by a large shark in Sydney harbour on Sunday afternoon, with police warning against people entering the water at nearby swimming spots.In a separate incident on Monday, a shark attacked an 11-year-old boy at Dee Why, in the city’s north. The shark left multiple bite marks on his board but the boy was unharmed. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Sydney harbour shark attack: police warn against swimming and say heavy rain created ‘perfect storm’ before boy bitten

Police praise fast actions and bravery of boy’s friends as he faces ‘fight for his life’ in hospitalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 12-year-old boy is in for the “fight of his life” after being attacked by a large shark while swimming in Sydney Harbour on Sunday afternoon.NSW police said the boy was jumping off a popular rock ledge near Nielsen park in Sydney’s east about 4.20pm on Sunday with friends when the attack, possibly by a bull shark, took place. Continue reading...

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66 h. ago Part of East Coast rail line between Edinburgh and Fife closed for nine days as works begin

ScotRail have warned passengers to check services before travelling.

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1 week ago My best mate was brutally attacked by a great white shark and lived thanks to one lucky detail... now I have a plan to save others

The beach town community of Bonny Hills on the NSW coast was rocked in July 2024 when local surfer Kai McKenzie was bitten by a 15-foot great white shark.

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