Blood in the Water: Horror Shark Attack Kills Man on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
- A man has died after being savagely attacked by a shark at Dee Why beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
- The victim, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, suffered critical injuries and died at the scene
- Beaches between Manly and Narrabeen have been closed until further notice as experts scramble to determine the species of shark involved
Tragedy has struck Sydney’s Northern Beaches after a man was fatally attacked by a shark at popular Dee Why beach on Saturday morning. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with NSW Police confirming the victim’s death shortly after 10am.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, responders administering critical care to the man who was retrieved from the surf and brought to shore. Despite their best efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries, dying at the scene.
Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command have since closed the beach, working in tandem with experts from the Department of Primary Industries to identify the species of shark responsible for the attack. Two sections of a surfboard have been recovered and are currently undergoing expert examination.
This devastating incident marks the second fatal shark attack in the Sydney region in recent years, following the death of a man in 2022 while swimming in deep water off Little Bay beach in Sydney’s east.
The identity of the victim is yet to be confirmed, and the community remains in shock as the investigation continues. Meanwhile, beaches between Manly and Narrabeen will remain closed until further notice.