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Spike in Shark Attacks: 12-Year-Old Boy Killed

2/4/2026

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Story summary

The bull shark is linked to four shark attacks in Australia over 48 hours at the end of January 2026, underscoring a spike in coastal incidents.
Three attacks occurred within a nine-mile (15 km) area along the east coast, suggesting a localized pattern in the reported activity.
One attack resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy, highlighting the human toll of the incidents.

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Story summary

The bull shark is linked to four shark attacks in Australia over 48 hours at the end of January 2026, underscoring a spike in coastal incidents.
Three attacks occurred within a nine-mile (15 km) area along the east coast, suggesting a localized pattern in the reported activity.
One attack resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy, highlighting the human toll of the incidents.