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Was there a shark attack in Sydney?

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Yes, there have been multiple shark attacks in Sydney involving young boys at different beaches. Incidents occurred at Hermitage foreshore tracks, Jump Rock near Shark Beach at Vaucluse, and Dee Why beach, with emergency responses and hospitalizations reported.

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Second shark attack off Sydney beach in less than 24 hours

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  • 11-year-old boy survives bull shark encounter at Dee Why beach
  • Shark took a large bite out of the boy's surfboard 8s
  • Authorities deployed a drone to search for the shark 17s
  • Incident occurred while beach was closed for rough surf 23s
  • Nearby area saw a shark attack on a surfer last year 57s

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Second shark attack off Sydney beach in less than 24 hours
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12 hours ago
Second shark attack off Sydney beach in less than 24 hours

An 11-year-old boy narrowly escaped a shark attack at Dee Why beach in Sydney when a bull shark bit into his surfboard. The incident happened around midday while the beach was closed due to rough surf.

Boy in critical condition after being bitten by shark
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Boy in critical condition after being bitten by shark

A 12-year-old boy was bitten by a bull shark at Jump Rock near Shark Beach at Vaucluse, Sydney. He sustained serious injuries to both legs and remains in critical condition at hospital.

Boy critical after Sydney Harbour shark attack
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Boy critical after Sydney Harbour shark attack

A teenage boy was attacked by a shark while swimming at Hermitage foreshore tracks in Sydney's Rose Bay area. Emergency services responded just before 4:30pm, and the boy was transported to hospital after being treated for arm injuries.

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