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Australia: Teenager Seriously Injured in Shark Attack

Published January 18, 2026, 11:18
Australia: Teenager Seriously Injured in Shark Attack

A 13-year-old teenager was seriously injured in a shark attack while swimming in Sydney Harbour, Australia. The incident occurred off Shark Beach, and the teenager was rushed to Sydney Children's Hospital in critical condition with severe leg injuries. Police state the injuries are consistent with a large shark attack and have advised swimmers to avoid the area. Australia has a long history of shark attacks, with over 1,280 recorded incidents since 1791, more than 250 of which were fatal. Recently, in September, two fatal shark attacks occurred on beaches near Sydney.