Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Australian boy killed by shark in Sydney Harbour honoured at Bondi Beach
A 12-year-old boy named Nico Antic was very sadly hurt by a shark while swimming in Sydney Harbour.
He was with his friends when they jumped off some rocks into the water.
The shark bit him badly on both legs, and he was taken to the hospital.
Sadly, he died six days later.
On Sunday, people held a special surfing ceremony at Bondi Beach to remember and honor Nico.
This happened not long after other shark attacks along the east coast of Australia.
A 12-year-old boy, Nico Antic, died after a shark attack in Sydney Harbour.
The attack occurred on January 24 when Nico and his friends jumped off rocks in Vaucluse.
Nico suffered severe injuries to both legs and was pulled from the water by friends.
He passed away six days after the attack in the hospital.
A surfing ceremony was held at Bondi Beach on February 1 to honor his life.
- Who
- Nico Antic, a 12-year-old boy
- What
- A shark attack and subsequent surfing ceremony
- When
- Attack on January 24, ceremony on February 1
- Where
- Attack in Vaucluse, Sydney Harbour; ceremony at Bondi Beach
- Why
- To honor the life of Nico Antic
- Victim's Name
- Nico Antic
- Victim's Age
- 12
- Date of Attack
- January 24
- Location of Attack
- Vaucluse, Sydney Harbour
- Distance from CBD
- 9 km (5.5 miles)
- Ceremony Location
- Bondi Beach
- Date of Ceremony
- February 1