Sharks attacked 2 children in Sydney, Australia.

Sharks attacked 2 children in Sydney, Australia.

19.01.2026 11:27

Sharks attacked two children aged 11 and 12 in Sydney, Australia. The 12-year-old was severely injured and taken to intensive care, while the 11-year-old escaped unscathed after being bitten by a surfboard. Authorities have increased security measures and initiated detection efforts with drones.

Sharks attacked two children aged 11 and 12 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

According to ABC News, a 12-year-old child was attacked by a shark in the eastern part of Sydney. The child, who suffered serious injuries to both legs, was taken to intensive care.

SECURITY MEASURES HAVE BEEN TAKEN IN THE AREA

During the day, a shark bit the surfboard of an 11-year-old child at Dee Why Beach, located in the northern part of Sydney. The child escaped the incident unharmed. Authorities announced that security measures have been increased in the area and that drone operations have been initiated to locate the sharks.

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