(Australia, 25th) A 12-year-old boy in Australia was recently attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour and taken to hospital for treatment, but his family announced with grief on the 24th that he succumbed to his injuries that day.
On the 18th of this month, the boy, Antich, was swimming with friends in Nielsen Park, Sydney Harbour, when he was attacked by a shark. His friends rescued him and rushed him to hospital with serious injuries to both legs.
His parents stated: “It is with immense sorrow that we announce that our son has passed away.”
“Antich was joyful, friendly, and loved sports. He had the kindest and most generous heart.”
Due to continuous heavy rain making the seawater murky—which makes it easier to attract sharks—there have been several shark attacks on humans in Australia recently, resulting in dozens of beaches along the east coast, including Sydney, being closed.
Last September, a surfer was killed in a large shark attack at Sydney's Long Reef Beach.
According to conservation group statistics, Australia averages 20 shark attacks per year, with fewer than three resulting in fatalities.