Boy and man seriously injured as Sydney sees three shark attacks in two days

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Boy and man seriously injured as Sydney sees three shark attacks in two days

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In Sydney, Australia, three shark attacks occurred in just over 24 hours, resulting in serious injuries. On Sunday afternoon, a 12-year-old boy was critically injured at Shark Beach in Vaucluse after being attacked while jumping off a rock ledge. Authorities suspect a bull shark was responsible, potentially drawn in by recent heavy rainfall and brackish water conditions. Hours later, an 11-year-old surfer's board was bitten at Dee Why Beach. On Monday evening, a man was critically injured at Manly Beach, prompting the closure of all beaches in the Northern Beaches area. The man was pulled from the water at North Steyne Beach and rushed to the hospital.

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