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16-Year-Old Surfer Survives Shark Bite at Middleton Beach

4/6/2026

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Oliver Tokic-Bensley, a 16-year-old surfer, was bitten by a shark while surfing at Middleton Beach in South Australia.
He quickly returned to shore, sought medical attention, and described the bite as not painful.
South Australia has recorded 36 shark bites from 2000 to 2025, with most involving white sharks.
Increased sightings and murky waters can attract sharks.

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Oliver Tokic-Bensley, a 16-year-old surfer, was bitten by a shark while surfing at Middleton Beach in South Australia.
He quickly returned to shore, sought medical attention, and described the bite as not painful.
South Australia has recorded 36 shark bites from 2000 to 2025, with most involving white sharks.
Increased sightings and murky waters can attract sharks.