Sydney Rattled: Surfer Fatally Mauled by Massive Shark

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In a tragic incident, an experienced surfer lost his life in a shark attack off the beaches of Long Reef and Dee Why in northern Sydney on Saturday. The surfer, who was a married man and a father of a young daughter, was part of a group of friends during a surfing session when the attack occurred.

According to reports, the surfer lost several limbs in the incident. The information about the shark's death was announced by a spokesperson on Sunday. Government-appointed biologists examined photos of the surfboard and determined that a great white shark was likely responsible for the man's demise.

The shark was estimated to be 10.5 to 11.5 feet (3.4 to 3.6 meters) long. Sharks are present in the waters of New South Wales throughout the year, and their activity can vary depending on weather, sea conditions, and food availability.

In response to the incident, the beaches of Long Reef and Dee Why remained closed on Sunday. Buoys with bait were placed in the water to detect shark activity, while drones were used to monitor the situation. An alarm will be triggered if a shark bites.

Sharks can also be tracked with the help of transmitters. John Duncan, a representative of the Police in New South Wales, confirmed the surfer's death. Two surfers discovered the dead body of the surfer floating in the water and brought him to the shore.

This unfortunate incident marks the last fatal shark attack in Western Australia in March. Since 1791, there have been over 1280 shark encounters in Australia, with more than 250 of these encounters resulting in fatalities.

The current head of the New South Wales Police Force, Commissioner Karen Webb, has not yet made a public statement regarding the incident. As the investigation continues, the community and the surfing community in particular, are left to mourn the loss of a fellow surfer.