Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Australian boy dies after shark attack in Sydney Harbour
A 12-year-old boy named Nico Antic died after a shark bit him in Sydney Harbour.
He was with his friends, jumping off rocks into the water near a place called Vaucluse.
The shark hurt his legs badly, and he was taken to the hospital.
Sadly, he didn't survive.
This happened on a Sunday, and it's part of a series of shark attacks along Australia's east coast.
Vaucluse is about 9 kilometers away from the center of Sydney.
A 12-year-old boy, Nico Antic, died after a shark attack in Sydney Harbour.
The attack occurred on Sunday, January 21, 2024, while Nico and his friends were jumping off rocks in Vaucluse.
Nico suffered severe injuries to both legs and was taken to the hospital.
Vaucluse is located approximately 9 km (5.5 miles) from Sydney's central business district.
This incident is part of a series of shark attacks along Australia's east coast.
- Who
- Nico Antic, a 12-year-old boy
- What
- Shark attack resulting in death
- When
- Sunday, January 21, 2024
- Where
- Vaucluse, Sydney Harbour, around 9 km from Sydney's central business district
- Why
- Nico and his friends were jumping off rocks into the water when the attack occurred
- Victim
- Nico Antic, 12-year-old boy
- Location
- Vaucluse, Sydney Harbour
- Date of Attack
- Sunday, January 21, 2024
- Injuries
- Severe injuries to both legs
- Distance from CBD
- 9 km (5.5 miles)
