Point Plomer

Point Plomer is a coastal location on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, situated approximately 290 miles north of Sydney and near Port Macquarie. It is currently newsworthy due to a recent shark attack that occurred there on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. This incident involved a 39-year-old surfer who sustained minor injuries after a shark bit his surfboard. The attack at Point Plomer is significant because it is the fourth shark attack along the NSW coastline in under 48 hours, prompting the closure of dozens of beaches along the NSW east coast. Authorities are deploying drumlines in response. Experts suggest recent rainy conditions may be drawing sharks closer to beach areas. The cluster of attacks has raised concerns about beach safety in the region.