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What did the Sydney shark victim say?

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The Sydney shark victim did not make a public statement; instead, community members and fellow surfers spoke about the risks and tragedy, expressing shock and sympathy for the victim's family.

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Man dies after shark attack at Sydney beach

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  • A 57-year-old surfer died after a shark attack at Long Reef Beach in Sydney.
  • It is the first fatal shark attack in the area in over three and a half years. 8s
  • The victim lost a number of limbs and died from severe blood loss despite rescue attempts. 24s
  • Authorities have closed several beaches and are monitoring for the shark. 11s
  • The species of shark responsible has not yet been identified. 1m 25s
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Man dies after shark attack at Sydney beach
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Reuters
22 hours ago
Man dies after shark attack at Sydney beach

I mean, I've surfed all over the world, Africa, you know, some of the sharkiest places, but no matter what it's still a risk that we all accept, and absolutely tragic.

Surfer killed in shark attack off Dee Why beach
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Surfer killed in shark attack off Dee Why beach

Everything's always a risk. If you're in the ocean, there's sharks, simple as that. So yeah, we always know there's a risk and that's a risk we accept.

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