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Surfer Escapes Shark Attack at Cabarita Beach

8/18/2025

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On August 18, 2025, surfer Brad Ross narrowly avoided a shark attack at Cabarita Beach, northern NSW.
Witnesses observed a four-meter great white shark in the area, damaging Ross's surfboard.
Although there were no injuries, the beach was closed, and drones were used for additional monitoring.

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Story summary

On August 18, 2025, surfer Brad Ross narrowly avoided a shark attack at Cabarita Beach, northern NSW.
Witnesses observed a four-meter great white shark in the area, damaging Ross's surfboard.
Although there were no injuries, the beach was closed, and drones were used for additional monitoring.