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Three sailors rescued from shark-bitten catamaran off Australia

The three sailors were on their way from Vanuatu to the Australian city of Cairns, a journey of more than 2,000km (1,200 miles) [Australian Maritime Safety Authority/Handout Reuters]

Three men on board a catamaran off the northeastern coast of Australia have been rescued after sharks tore off sections from the hull of their inflatable vessel, according to officials.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) said the three sailors – two Russian and one French citizen – were rescued early on Wednesday.

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