Australian boy, 12, dies after shark attack, report says

A 12-year-old Australian boy has died from injuries sustained after a shark attack, according to a report by the Australian outlet 7News. On Sunday, Jan. 18, Nico Antic was swimming with friends in the Vaucluse suburb of Sydney, Australia, according to the outlet.

Australian boy dies days after being bitten by shark in Sydney Harbor

The Sydney shark attack that killed Nico Antic was one of four recorded in the span of two days.

12-year-old boy dies after shark attack in Australia

Australia averages 20 ‍shark attacks ⁠a year, fewer than three of them fatal, according to data from conservation groups.

Boy, 12, dies following shark attack at popular cliff-jumping spot: 'We are heartbroken'

Tragic end as 12-year-old Nico Antic dies from injuries following shark attack at Sydney Harbour's Jump Rock. Friends heroically pulled him to safety after the attack.
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Shark attack victim Nico Antic dies a week after suffering severe injuries while swimming in Sydney Harbor

Nico Antic, the 12-year-old Australian boy who was bit by a shark while swimming in Sydney Harbor with his friends on January 18, has tragically passed away due to the extent of his injuries. On January 24, Antic’s parents, Lorena and Juan shared the news in a statement on the GoFundMe page established to help support Nico’s medical expenses.

Fourth Shark Attack in 48 Hours on Australia’s New South Wales Coastline Sees Surfer, 39, Hospitalized with Chest Wound

A male surfer is recovering from a chest wound after being bitten by a shark on Australia’s Mid North Coast on Tuesday, Jan. 20, according to the New South Wales Police Force.

Fourth shark attack in three days rocks Australia as authorities close beaches and deploy drumlines

A string of shark attacks near Sydney prompted beach closures across New South Wales. The latest victim attacked at Point Plomer suffered only minor cuts.