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Four Shark Attacks in 48 Hours Shock Australia

1/24/2026

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  • Four shark attacks were reported along Australia's east coast within 48 hours, including a 12-year-old boy critically injured in Sydney Harbour.
  • Incidents occurred at Dee Why Beach and Manly, as experts link the rise to environmental factors such as heavy rainfall that favors bull sharks.
  • While calls for shark culls have emerged, experts oppose them and urge understanding of attractants that draw sharks closer to shore.