health
January 24, 2026
Nico Antic, 12, dies in hospital after being attacked by a shark in Sydney
Family confirms boy has died almost a week after the attack, describing him as possessing the ‘most kind and generous spirit’
TL;DR
- A 12-year-old boy, Nico Antic, died after being attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour.
- The attack occurred on January 18th in Vaucluse, with the boy sustaining bites to both legs.
- This incident was one of four shark bites reported on the NSW coast within 48 hours.
- Other incidents included a surfboard bite at Dee Why, a bite at Manly, and a bite at Point Plomer.
- Experts suggest intense rainfall may have contributed to the shark activity.
- Nearly 30 Sydney beaches were closed following the attacks, with some reopening later.
- Nico was part of the North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club's Nippers program.
- A GoFundMe fundraiser for Nico's family has raised nearly $240,000.
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