A fourth shark attack has been reported off the coast of New South Wales in Australia over the past three days, leaving authorities on high alert. A surfer, 39 years old, suffered minor cuts after being bitten by a shark at Point Plomer, 290 miles north of the state capital Sydney. Despite the proximity to Sydney, the area did not have shark netting during the attack.
The victim managed to swim back to shore with the assistance of locals and bystanders, who drove him to a hospital for treatment. He was later discharged from the hospital.
Three shark attacks occurred earlier this week in nearby beaches. A 12-year-old boy jumped off a cliff and was saved by his friends during an attack near Shark Beach inside Sydney Harbor on Sunday. The boy sustained severe injuries, including losing both legs.
On Monday, another attack occurred at Dee Why Beach north of Manly when an 11-year-old boy's surfboard was bitten by a shark.
A surfer in their 20s also suffered leg injuries after being bitten by a shark off North Steyne Beach on the Pacific Ocean coast in Manly at 6:20 p.m. Monday. Bystanders pulled him from the water before an ambulance took him to the hospital.
The latest attack has led authorities to warn that beaches along New South Wales' northern coast are no longer safe for swimming due to poor water quality, which can attract bull sharks.
This month's shark attacks have raised concerns about beach safety and prompted calls for increased vigilance from local residents.
The victim managed to swim back to shore with the assistance of locals and bystanders, who drove him to a hospital for treatment. He was later discharged from the hospital.
Three shark attacks occurred earlier this week in nearby beaches. A 12-year-old boy jumped off a cliff and was saved by his friends during an attack near Shark Beach inside Sydney Harbor on Sunday. The boy sustained severe injuries, including losing both legs.
On Monday, another attack occurred at Dee Why Beach north of Manly when an 11-year-old boy's surfboard was bitten by a shark.
A surfer in their 20s also suffered leg injuries after being bitten by a shark off North Steyne Beach on the Pacific Ocean coast in Manly at 6:20 p.m. Monday. Bystanders pulled him from the water before an ambulance took him to the hospital.
The latest attack has led authorities to warn that beaches along New South Wales' northern coast are no longer safe for swimming due to poor water quality, which can attract bull sharks.
This month's shark attacks have raised concerns about beach safety and prompted calls for increased vigilance from local residents.
. I remember when we were kids, shark sightings were super rare, but now it's like they're just roaming around everywhere. My cousins used to surf at Bondi Beach all the time and never had a problem. Nowadays, even with all the warnings, people are still getting hurt. Poor kid who lost both legs... that's just heartbreaking 
. And what's with these bull sharks? Can't they just stick to their natural habitats or something? I'm just glad those bystanders were there to help out during the attack. But seriously, can't we do more to prevent these attacks? Maybe some shark nets or something? 
I mean, can't believe that happened near Shark Beach... what even is that name?! 
The authorities are right to warn people about poor water quality attracting bull sharks... it's just not safe for swimming anymore in those areas. 
I'm surprised the 20-something surfer only got leg injuries tho 
. It's crazy that the area didn't have shark netting during the attack at Point Plomer... like, isn't that something you'd expect to see there? 
. And what's with the bull sharks, anyway? Apparently, they're attracted to poor water quality 
. And yeah, increased vigilance is probably a good thing - at least that way we can be prepared if something happens 
. I've been using my old one for ages, and it's still serving me well, but I think it's time for an upgrade. Has anyone got any recs for good cameras that are perfect for surf photography?
It's not that hard to protect people who want to enjoy the outdoors. And what's with all these attacks in one area? Doesn't anyone check for sharks before opening up a beach? 
I don't even want to think about it. It's just not right. Can we please get some better beach management going on here? 
And now beaches along NSW are warning people not to swim because of the POOR WATER QUALITY... it's just not fair 
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. The lack of shark netting at Point Plomer, despite its proximity to Sydney, raises questions about the adequacy of local authorities' preparedness for shark-related emergencies 
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A 12-year-old boy almost lost his legs after being attacked at Shark Beach, that's horrific. Poor kid.
. three other incidents this week already and one of those kids lost both legs?! 
. hope the people of NSW stay vigilant and get their water quality sorted ASAP 
. Like, yes, it's bad that people get hurt, but we need to put things into perspective here. I mean, the kid who lost both legs was pretty lucky he didn't drown, right? And a 12-year-old kid jumping off a cliff isn't exactly swimming on his own, so... 
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. I'm not saying it's going to be easy, but someone needs to take responsibility for this and make some real changes ASAP 
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And what's with all these young kids getting attacked already this month? Like, I get that shark attacks are rare but come on. We need some action from our authorities here.