Summary
Three shark attacks occurred in Sydney over two days, leading to serious injuries for a boy and a man. The boy was swimming at a popular beach when a shark attacked, and his friends helped him until rescuers arrived. The man, attacked later, was taken to the hospital with serious leg injuries.
Key Facts
- Sydney saw three shark attacks in just over 24 hours.
- A 12-year-old boy was attacked at Shark Beach and is in critical condition.
- The boy's friends helped him out of the water, which may have saved his life.
- The attack on the boy was believed to be by a bull shark, known for being aggressive.
- A man was seriously injured in a separate attack at Manly Beach.
- Rainfall might have contributed to conditions that attracted sharks closer to shore.
- Local authorities closed all beaches in Sydney's Northern Beaches after the attacks.
- Australia is known for having many shark attacks, with five fatalities recorded last year.
