South Maroubra surfer ‘bumped’ by shark

South Maroubra surfer ‘bumped’ by shark


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“Randwick Council advises all beaches in their local government area are closed until further notice after a reported shark incident earlier today,” the alert said.

The incident comes less than a month after a fatal shark attack at nearby Little Bay. February’s attack marked Sydney’s first fatal shark encounter since 1963.

The man was identified as diving instructor Simon Nellist, a regular swimmer from Wolli Creek.

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