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Shark spotted offshore of popular Sydney beach
Lifeguards had to sound the shark alarm at Bondi Beach on Tuesday morning after a White Shark was spotted.
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Brisbane Times
· Jul 1, 2026
Sydney beaches add shark-spotting drones to protect swimmers
Sydney beaches now have shark-spotting drones flying along the coastline to protect swimmers and surfers from danger.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 28, 2026
Australia boosts shark-spotting drone coverage at Sydney beaches
Australia boosts shark-spotting drone coverage at Sydney beaches
Daily Express
· Jul 2, 2026
Surfer's grim last moments as 'huge shark' bites off both legs in fatal attack
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A 41-year-old surfer was lying on his surfboard waiting for a wave when a very large shark attacked him on an Australian beach in 2016
Irish Mirror
· Jul 2, 2026
Surfer's terrifying death as shark rips both his legs off as people watch in horror
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A 41-year-old surfer from Japan was killed in a shark attack near Ballina on the New South Wales north coast
Fox News
· Jul 4, 2026
Shark sightings spike near America's beaches as July 4 crowds head to shore for weekend
From New Smyrna Beach to Cape Cod, shark activity is highest right now as experts explain why and share beach safety tips for the Fourth of July weekend.
9 News Australia
· Jul 1, 2026
Drones will watch every single beach across Sydney | 9 News Australia
Four Sydney beaches have been evacuated after sharks were spotted by new surf lifesaving drones. From today, every single beach across Sydney will be watched from the air, all year round. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU
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Related coverage for "Shark spotted offshore of popular Sydney beach": Brisbane Times — Sydney beaches add shark-spotting drones to protect swimmers. Borneo Bulletin — Australia boosts shark-spotting drone coverage at Sydney beaches. Daily Express — Surfer's grim last moments as 'huge shark' bites off both legs in fatal attack. Irish Mirror — Surfer's terrifying death as shark rips both his legs off as people watch in horror. Fox News — Shark sightings spike near America's beaches as July 4 crowds head to shore for weekend. 9 News Australia — Drones will watch every single beach across Sydney | 9 News Australia