Tragic update on 12-year-old boy mauled by shark at popular beach! – Story Of The Day!

A quiet summer afternoon at a popular Sydney harbour swimming spot turned into a nightmare when a 12-year-old boy was mauled by a shark, leaving a community shaken and a family facing an unthinkable ordeal. What began as a routine swim with friends has now become one of the most disturbing shark incidents the city has seen in years.

The boy, identified as Nico Antic, was swimming near a rock-jumping area close to Shark Beach when he was suddenly attacked. Authorities believe the shark involved was a bull shark, a species known for its strength, aggression, and ability to swim in shallow coastal and harbour waters.

Witnesses at the scene described chaos and panic as Nico was bitten. One of his friends immediately jumped back into the water to reach him, while two others worked together to haul his injured body onto a nearby rock platform. By the time they managed to pull him clear of the water, Nico had already lost consciousness.

Emergency services were called within minutes. Police marine officers reached the scene and transferred Nico onto a vessel, where officers and paramedics began life-saving measures. CPR was performed as tourniquets were applied to his legs, which had sustained catastrophic injuries. The speed and decisiveness of the response likely saved valuable time, but the severity of the attack was immediately clear.

Nico was rushed to Sydney Children’s Hospital, where medical teams worked urgently to stabilize him. Doctors placed him into an induced coma and performed emergency surgery. He required multiple blood transfusions both before and after arriving at the hospital, underscoring the extent of his injuries.

The boy is a junior lifesaver, known as a Nipper, with North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club, a fact that has deeply affected the surf lifesaving community. Fellow members and instructors have described him as active, confident in the water, and passionate about beach safety—making the incident even more devastating.