Sydney Harbour shark attack: second incident in two days as police warn against swimming

19/01/2026 05:56 The Guardian

Police praise fast actions and bravery of boy’s friends on Sunday as he faces ‘fight for his life’ in hospitalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 12-year-old boy is in for the “fight of his life” after being attacked by a large shark in Sydney Harbour on Sunday afternoon, with police warning against people entering the water at nearby swimming spots.In a separate incident on Monday, a shark attacked an 11-year-old boy at Dee Why, in the city’s north. The shark left multiple bite marks on his board but the boy was unharmed. Continue reading...

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19/01/2026 06:18 The Guardian

Australia news live: Hanson reveals ambition to turn One Nation into viable party of government after record poll showing

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UK politics ‘constantly suffering’ from online disinformation, says Labour MP

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