Overview
- Twelve-year-old Nico Antic remains in critical condition after a suspected bull shark mauled both legs in Sydney Harbour, with a family fundraiser warning of the “worst possible outcome” and his sister reportedly saying his brain is unresponsive.
- A 27-year-old surfer identified as Andre de Ruyter suffered life‑changing leg injuries at Manly and remains critical, with local reports noting part of his lower right leg was amputated after bystanders applied a tourniquet and performed CPR.
- An 11-year-old at Dee Why escaped injury when a shark bit his surfboard, and a 39-year-old at Point Plomer sustained minor wounds and was discharged, later describing seeing the shark shake his board before he paddled to shore.
- Authorities have shut Northern Beaches for at least 48 hours and closed multiple Mid North Coast beaches, doubling patrols and deploying drones, helicopters and smart drumlines as they urge people to avoid poor‑visibility waters.
- NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty rejected calls for a shark cull, highlighting nets, tagging and real‑time tracking tools, while the premier said existing nets will remain and surf lifesaving officials advised swimmers to consider pools until conditions improve.