$4.2 Million Shark Safety Boost After Horror Spate of Attacks Following a series of shark attacks on NSW beaches, including a fatal incident involving a 12-year-old boy, authorities are enhancing safety measures. Long-range drone technology, shark tagging, and listening stations will be implemented. The young victim, Nico Antic, sustained critical leg injuries and later died, prompting tributes and fundraising efforts.

• Long-range drone technology, tagging, and shark-listening stations will be deployed on NSW beaches.
• Four shark attacks have occurred on NSW beaches, with three in Sydney.
• A 12-year-old boy, Nico Antic, died after being mauled by a shark near Vaucluse.
• Fundraising efforts are underway to support Nico’s grieving family.