Australian boy dies days after being bitten by shark in Sydney Harbor

January 24, 2026

TL;DR

12-year-old Nico Antic died from injuries after being bitten by a shark in Sydney Harbor.
The attack occurred as Antic and his friends were jumping into the water off a rock in Vaucluse.
Poor water quality due to recent heavy rain is believed to have contributed to shark activity.
Four shark encounters were recorded in Sydney over two days, prompting beach closures.
Other incidents included an uninjured 11-year-old boy on a surfboard and two surfers bitten on the leg.
Shark surveillance has been increased, and officials advise using local pools instead of beaches.
This is Sydney's third shark-related death in recent months, following two previous fatalities.
Scientists suggest crowded waters and rising ocean temperatures may influence shark migratory patterns.
Australia has a high number of recorded shark incidents and deaths, with a disproportionate number of fatalities in 2023.

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