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Shark Attack Shocks Sydney: Boy Injured in Harbour
18 Jan
Summary
- A 12-year-old boy sustained serious leg injuries.
- The shark attack occurred near Sydney Harbour's Hermitage Foreshore.
- Emergency services treated the boy at the scene before hospitalisation.

A young boy suffered serious leg injuries in a shark attack that took place in Sydney Harbour on Thursday afternoon. The 12-year-old was attacked near the Hermitage Foreshore Walk in Vaucluse.
Paramedics and first responders from NSW Ambulance were immediately dispatched to the location. They provided initial treatment for the boy's severe leg injuries at the scene. Following the on-site care, he was transported to the hospital.
In response to the incident, police have closed the nearby beach and issued a warning against swimming in the harbour waters. The exact circumstances of the attack are still under investigation, with authorities providing no further details at this time.




