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Seneca Cabrera

Are Sharks a Problem in Australia? Cabarita Beach Locals in Shock After 7ft Shark Mauls Teen Swimmer

Cabarita Beach was closed for 24 hours following a shark attack that left a teenage surfer seriously injured. (Credit: Cabarita Beach Surf Life Saving Club/Facebook)

A shark attack on a 16-year-old boy at Cabarita Beach in northern New South Wales has reignited concerns over marine safety along Australia's east coast.

The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon near Norries Headland, a popular surf spot just south of the Queensland border. The teenage surfer sustained serious injuries to his arm and leg and was airlifted to hospital in a serious but stable condition.

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