What happened to Nico Antic in Sydney Harbour?

Nico Antic, a 12-year-old boy, was attacked by a shark at Shark Beach in Sydney Harbour and has since been declared brain-dead by his family.

How many shark attacks have occurred in New South Wales recently?

Following the attack on Nico Antic, there have been at least four other shark maulings reported in New South Wales in the days after.

What conditions are contributing to bull shark activity in NSW?

Warm ocean temperatures and dirty water from recent storms are creating ideal conditions for bull shark activity in New South Wales.

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Sydney Shark Attack: Boy, 12, Declared Brain-Dead

21 Jan

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A 12-year-old boy, Nico Antic, was attacked by a shark at Sydney Harbour.
He has been declared brain-dead by his family after the attack.
His friends bravely pulled him from the water after the incident.

Sydney Shark Attack: Boy, 12, Declared Brain-Dead

A 12-year-old boy, Nico Antic, has been declared brain-dead following a severe shark attack in Sydney Harbour. The incident occurred on Sunday at Shark Beach while Nico was with friends, jumping off rocks.

First responders were quick to the scene, and Nico's friends were commended for their bravery in pulling him from the water. He was rushed to Sydney Children's Hospital in critical condition with severe leg injuries and underwent emergency surgery.

His family has shared the heartbreaking prognosis, stating that Nico has been in a coma and his brain is unresponsive. A GoFundMe campaign has been established by a family friend to assist with expenses, having already raised over AUD$122,000.