Sydney shark attack: police warn against harbour swimming, say water visibility after rain a possible factor in incident
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On Sunday afternoon, a 12-year-old boy was critically injured in a shark attack while swimming near Nielsen Park in Sydney Harbour. The boy was jumping off a rock ledge with friends when the incident occurred, with his friends pulling him to safety. Police officers responded quickly, applying tourniquets and administering CPR before transporting him to a hospital, where he remains in critical condition with severe leg injuries. Authorities have not confirmed the shark species involved, but described it as a large animal. Police warned against swimming in the harbour due to poor water visibility caused by recent heavy rain and brackish water conditions, which may have contributed to the attack. Nearby beaches, including Shark Bay Beach, are closed following the incident.
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