Summary
A 12-year-old boy named Nico Antic died in a hospital after a shark attack in Sydney Harbour. The attack was one of several recent shark incidents along the New South Wales coast. Beaches were temporarily closed due to the increased shark activity following heavy rain.
Key Facts
- A 12-year-old boy, Nico Antic, was bitten by a shark in Sydney Harbour and later died from his injuries.
- The shark attack happened on 18 January 2023 when Nico was jumping off a rock with friends.
- Authorities suspect a bull shark was responsible for the attack.
- Nico's friends bravely tried to help him after the attack.
- An online fundraiser for Nico's family has raised $240,000.
- There were four shark attacks reported along the New South Wales coast over two days.
- Increased shark activity followed heavy rainfall that made the water conditions ideal for sharks.
- Beaches in Sydney were closed as a precaution but reopened for the Australia Day holiday weekend.
