Shark attack kills surfer off Sydney beach in Australia
Summary
A surfer in his 50s died after being attacked by a suspected large shark off Sydney's Long Reef Beach. This is the second fatal shark attack in Sydney since 2022. Local authorities closed nearby beaches and suspended water activities as a safety measure.Key Facts
- A suspected large shark attacked and killed a surfer off Sydney's Long Reef Beach.
- This is Sydney's second deadly shark attack since February 2022.
- The victim, an experienced surfer in his 50s, was surfing with friends about 100 meters from shore.
- The attack resulted in the victim losing both legs, and his surfboard was broken in half.
- Beaches between Manly and Narrabeen closed for at least 24 hours after the attack.
- Drones were deployed to monitor shark activity along the beach.
- There have been three other fatal shark attacks in different parts of Australia in 2025.
- Over 250 shark incidents in Australia have been fatal since 1791.
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