12-year-old boy dies in Sydney Harbour shark attack

An Australian boy, Nico Antic, 12, died in the hospital after being attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour while jumping off rocks in Vaucluse. His family described him as a happy and sporty young boy with a generous spirit. This incident is part of a series of shark attacks on Australia’s east coast, leading to the closure of numerous beaches. Australia typically records 20 shark attacks annually, with only a few being fatal.

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