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12-Year-Old Boy Dies After Shark Attack in Sydney

Published January 24, 2026, 12:08
12-Year-Old Boy Dies After Shark Attack in Sydney

A 12-year-old boy, Nico Andic, has died from his injuries after being attacked by a shark at a Sydney beach last Sunday. Nico sustained severe leg injuries while swimming with friends and was taken to hospital. This is the third fatal shark attack in Sydney since September, and was followed by three more non-fatal attacks within 48 hours in New South Wales. Authorities have urged the public to avoid beaches. Scientists suggest that the increase in attacks may be due to increased human activity in the seas, rising ocean temperatures affecting shark migration patterns, despite overfishing. Recent rainfall has also created murky waters, ideal conditions for sharks. Australia records an average of 20 shark attacks per year, with less than three resulting in fatalities. Drownings at beaches remain more common than fatal shark attacks. This tragedy has shocked and saddened the community, while highlighting the need for further research and protection measures for swimmers.