Manly Shark Attack Sparks Alarm After Fourth Bite in 48 Hours
A calm summer evening at one of Sydney’s most famous beaches turned into a race to save a life, after a man was critically injured in a shark attack at Manly, sending shockwaves across Australia’s coastline.
The attack happened just offshore at North Steyne Beach, where a man in his twenties was surfing when witnesses heard him cry out that a shark was in the water. Moments later, he was pulled from the surf with severe injuries to his leg. Emergency crews, surf lifesavers and even bystanders rushed to help, working under intense pressure as the victim suffered massive blood loss. He was taken to hospital in critical condition and police say the injuries are likely to be life-changing.
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This was not an isolated incident. It was the fourth confirmed shark attack along the New South Wales coast in just 48 hours and the third involving Sydney beaches alone. Earlier, a young surfer at Dee Why escaped unharmed after a shark tore a chunk out of his board. A day before that, a teenage boy was critically injured while swimming in Sydney Harbour near Vaucluse, an area where shark attacks are considered rare. And further north, another surfer was bitten at Point Plomer, narrowly avoiding serious harm.
The rapid succession of attacks has forced authorities to take sweeping action. All beaches across Sydney’s northern beaches, including Manly, have been closed, with patrols, warning signs and shark surveillance drones deployed across the coastline. Officials are urging the public to stay out of the water, especially in murky conditions following heavy rain, which experts say can increase shark activity closer to shore.
Why does this matter beyond Australia? Because it highlights the fragile balance between humans and the natural environment. Bull sharks, which are suspected in several of these incidents, are highly adaptable and can move between ocean waters and estuaries, especially after flooding and strong swells. As coastal populations grow and more people enter the water, these encounters, while still rare, carry devastating consequences when they occur.
For beach communities, surfers and swimmers, this series of attacks is a sobering reminder that safety conditions can change quickly. For emergency responders, it shows how fast, coordinated action can mean the difference between life and death.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation and beach closures will be reviewed as conditions evolve. For now, the message is clear. Stay informed. Follow official warnings. And remain alert as this story continues to unfold.
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