Boy critically injured after shark attack in Sydney Harbour
A shark attacked a 13-year-old boy while he was swimming in Sydney Harbour, leaving him in critical condition with serious leg injuries. Authorities said the incident happened off Shark Beach, and the boy was quickly rescued and given first aid by police officers. He was transported to Sydney Children’s Hospital for further treatment. Wildlife experts are working to identify the shark species involved, and beaches in the area have been closed as a precaution.
What we know
- A shark mauled a boy, believed to be about 13 years old, during the late afternoon off Shark Beach, according to New South Wales state police.
- Police officers pulled the boy from the water within minutes and applied medical tourniquets to his leg injuries.
- The boy was transported by paramedics to Sydney Children’s Hospital and is in critical condition.
- Authorities have closed Shark Beach and evacuated nearby beaches, advising swimmers to avoid entering the water.
- Tara Moriarty, New South Wales Agriculture Minister, expressed sympathy for the boy, his family, and others present at the time of the attack.
