Incident Report
Shark Encounter During Surfing at North Shelly Beach, September 2015
central coast, north shelly beach, New South Wales·Australia
A 42-year-old male surfer sustained minor lacerations to his arm and hand during an encounter with a 2-meter shark at North Shelly Beach on Australia's central coast in September 2015.
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In September 2015, a shark incident occurred at North Shelly Beach on the central coast of New South Wales, Australia. The incident involved a 42-year-old male who was surfing at the coastal site when he encountered a shark approximately 2 meters in length. The surfer sustained minor lacerations to his arm and hand during the interaction. The incident was non-fatal, and the victim survived with injuries that did not pose life-threatening complications. The species of shark involved was not definitively identified in available records. This incident reflects the inherent risks associated with ocean activities in Australian waters, where shark encounters, though statistically rare, remain a recognized hazard for water sports participants.