US EditionBoy, 12, Dies From Injuries After Sydney Shark Attack
Nico Antic was the first of four shark attack victims in 48 hours amid murky waters caused by heavy rains, with fundraising exceeding $239,000 for the family.
- On Jan 24, 2026, Nico Antic, 12-year-old boy, died in hospital after a shark attack while jumping off rocks in Vaucluse, Sydney Harbour; his family said, `We are heartbroken to share that our son, Nico has passed away.`
- Authorities said heavy rain and runoff created brackish water that attracted bull sharks, with the state's once-in-500-year event causing large runoff into coastal waters, Marine Area Command commander Superintendent Joseph McNulty said.
- Friends pulled Nico from the water and police applied tourniquets and CPR before he was rushed to Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, where he underwent surgery and was placed in an induced coma.
- A GoFundMe fundraiser has raised $240,000 and more than 3700 donations have supported Nico's family, while Rose Bay Secondary College offers counselling and support.
- Three other shark attacks in 48 hours included injuries to Andre de Ruyter and Paul Zvirzdinas, while NSW deployed more than 30 SMART drumlines and expanded drone patrols at 50 beaches.
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Tragedy in Sydney! Nico only wanted to swim a bit at the harbour, there suddenly appeared a shark. Now he died.
Tragedy in Sydney! Nico only wanted to swim a bit at the harbour, there suddenly appeared a shark. Now he died.
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DNyuzAustralian boy, 12, dies following shark attack while swimming at popular cliff-jumping spot
Nico Antic had been fighting for his life since Jan. 18, when he was attacked while swimming at a popular cliff-jumping spot known as Jump Rock near Shark Beach in the eastern Sydney suburb of Vaucluse.
Boy, 12, dies after shark attack while swimming at popular cliff-jumping spot: ‘We are heartbroken’
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 12-year-old Australian boy has died following a brutal shark attack in Sydney Harbor, his family confirmed Saturday. Nico Antic had been fighting for his life since Jan. 18, when he was attacked while swimming at a popular cliff-jumping spot known as Jump Rock near Shark Beach in the eastern Sydney suburb of Vaucluse. His family announced Saturday that he had died. “We are heartbroken to share that…
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