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Sami Quadri

Boy, 12, fights for life after shark mauls both legs at Sydney beach

Up to five other children were with the boy at the time of the attack - (Shutterstock / Harry Collins Photography)

A 12-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a shark attacked him at a popular Sydney beach, leaving him with critical injuries to both legs.

Five of the victim's friends watched in horror as the attack unfolded at Nielsen Park in Vaucluse before desperately trying to help until emergency services arrived.

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