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Shark Attack Prompts Beach Closure, Safety Measures in NSW

1/29/2026

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Angels Beach, East Ballina, was closed after a surfer was knocked off by a shark on Thursday morning.
The incident follows a string of New South Wales shark attacks, including the death of 12-year-old Nico Antic on January 18.
NSW has allocated $4.2 million for beach safety programs, including shark monitoring and drone patrols.
Experts oppose culling sharks, citing no evidence of a population increase.
The beach remains closed.

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Story summary

Angels Beach, East Ballina, was closed after a surfer was knocked off by a shark on Thursday morning.
The incident follows a string of New South Wales shark attacks, including the death of 12-year-old Nico Antic on January 18.
NSW has allocated $4.2 million for beach safety programs, including shark monitoring and drone patrols.
Experts oppose culling sharks, citing no evidence of a population increase.
The beach remains closed.