Man dies after shark attack at Sydney beach
Reuters · New
Reuters
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A man attacked by a large shark at a Sydney beach has died of his injuries, police said, the first such incident in more than 3 years, which prompted the closure of several beaches.
Breakdown
- 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