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Boy, 12, Seriously Injured in Suspected Sydney Harbour Shark Attack

Police closed Shark Beach at Nielsen Park and warned people to stay out of the water as paramedics and a CareFlight crew managed the emergency response.

Overview

  • NSW Police said the child suffered serious leg injuries after being pulled from the water near Vaucluse’s Shark Beach at about 4:20pm.
  • NSW Ambulance reported deploying multiple resources to Rose Bay following initial calls about a suspected shark attack.
  • Emergency crews operated from Rose Bay’s Lyne Park, which witnesses said was cordoned off, with the patient brought in by water according to on-scene reports.
  • A CareFlight helicopter landed to assist, with photos shared on social media showing the medical team and emergency services at the site.
  • Authorities closed the beach and advised swimmers to avoid the water, and officials said further details on the incident remain under investigation.