The shark attack situation along the coast of New South Wales, Australia, remains worrying after the fourth shark bite incident occurred within less than 48 hours. The latest victim was a 39-year-old surfer on Tuesday morning.
In the latest shark attack, reports say 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 events where a young surfer narrowly escaped a shark attack at Dee Why Beach in Sydney, while another incident a few 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. This was one of the incidents prompting urgent warnings from authorities.
Marine experts warn that recent heavy rains have enriched coastal waters and river mouths with nutrients, attracting sharks closer to shore. Additionally, murky water and poor 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 saltwater and freshwater and is considered one of the most dangerous sharks to humans, ranking third worldwide in shark-related fatalities.
New South Wales police have issued warnings advising the public to avoid swimming and marine activities during this period due to unfavorable weather and water conditions for safety.
Although Australia is one of the regions with frequent shark attacks globally, experts emphasize that the chance of being attacked remains very low. However, the recent multiple incidents in a short period have drawn special attention to the situation.
:BBC
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