A young boy who was bitten by a shark in Sydney Harbour last week has died in hospital.
Twelve-year-old Nico Antic had been jumping off a rock ledge with friends on 18 January when he was attacked by what authorities suspected was a bull shark.
We are heartbroken to share that our son, Nico has passed away, his parents Lorena and Juan said in a statement.
The incident was one of four reported shark attacks along the New South Wales coast over two days.
Nico was characterized as a happy, friendly, and sporty young boy with a kind spirit. His friends displayed bravery in trying to help him post-attack.
Despite receiving immediate medical attention and being placed in an induced coma following surgery, Nico succumbed to his injuries.
In light of recent shark attacks, authorities have closed beaches across Sydney to ensure public safety until conditions improve.
The increased shark incidents have been attributed to recent heavy rains, creating conditions favorable for these marine predators.
