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Great White Linked to Sydney Fatality as NSW Scraps Shark-Net Trial

The victim's family released a tribute describing him as a hero who warned fellow surfers to get out of the water.

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Overview

  • State shark biologists said photos of the broken board indicate an untagged white shark about 3.4–3.6 metres likely carried out the attack off Long Reef/Dee Why.
  • Premier Chris Minns and Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty confirmed the planned trial to remove nets at selected beaches will not proceed this summer.
  • Authorities added two SMART drumlines between Dee Why and Long Reef and continued drone, helicopter and jetski patrols as monitoring stays elevated.
  • Long Reef and Dee Why reopened Tuesday under surveillance, after a tagged but smaller white shark was detected off Manly on Monday.
  • The Department of Primary Industries said the incident occurred roughly 300 metres north of the surf lifesaving club, and police recovered surfboard sections for analysis.