Overview

• Several beaches from Manly to North Narrabeen were shut to swimmers and then reopened by 2pm after no further sightings were confirmed.
• Marine Rescue Sydney said a vessel about 200 metres off North Narrabeen reported a shark estimated at more than six metres in length.
• The NSW Department of Primary Industries recorded a tagged tiger shark at the North Steyne receiver off Manly at 12:39pm, after a previous ping three days earlier at Soldiers Beach.
• Lifeguards followed standard procedures by closing beaches, conducting jetski patrols, and advising swimmers to use patrolled areas and exercise caution, with reopenings typically occurring after an hour without alerts.
• The response comes a month after surfer Mercury Psillakis died in a September 6 attack, with Mayor Sue Heins saying the council is prioritising caution and community support as vigilance continues.