The shark attack situation along the coast of New South Wales, Australia remains worrying after the fourth shark bite on a person within less than 48 hours, the latest involving a 39-year-old surfer on Tuesday morning.
In the latest shark attack, reports indicate the shark bit through the injured man's surfboard, causing minor wounds. He was taken to hospital and is currently in stable condition. The incident occurred near Point Plomer camp, about 450 kilometers north of Sydney.
This attack follows Monday's incidents where a young surfer narrowly escaped a shark attack at Dee Why Beach in Sydney, and another incident just hours later at Manly Beach left a 27-year-old man seriously injured.
Earlier on Sunday, a 12-year-old boy was severely injured by a shark bite at a popular beach in Sydney Harbour, prompting urgent warnings from authorities.
Marine experts warned that recent heavy rains have enriched coastal and river mouth waters with nutrients, attracting sharks closer to shore. Additionally, the murky water and low visibility increase the risk of human-shark encounters.
Authorities believe Bull sharks may be involved in several of these attacks. This species can live in both salt and fresh water and is considered one of the most dangerous sharks to humans, ranking third worldwide in fatal shark attacks.
Recently, New South Wales police issued warnings urging the public to avoid swimming and marine activities due to unsafe weather and water quality conditions.
Although Australia is one of the regions with frequent shark attacks worldwide, experts emphasize the risk of attack remains very low. However, the multiple incidents occurring in a short time have drawn special attention to the current situation.
. BBC
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