Summary
Several beaches on Australia's east coast have closed due to four shark attacks since the weekend. Authorities report these incidents led to beach closures around Port Macquarie and other parts of Sydney for safety. Experts suggest avoiding swimming after heavy rains due to increased shark activity.
Key Facts
- Four shark attacks have occurred along New South Wales' coast since the weekend.
- A surfer was bitten by a shark at Point Plomer near Port Macquarie, about 400km from Sydney.
- Beaches around Port Macquarie were closed after the attack.
- Sydney's Northern Beaches also closed beaches after a man was critically injured in a shark attack.
- Heavy rains have increased shark activity by attracting baitfish to coastal areas.
- Experts advise against swimming in the ocean shortly after heavy rain due to poor visibility and the presence of baitfish.
