Latest Incident: A 20-year-old surfer sustained an ankle bite from a shark at Lighthouse Beach, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, on Thursday morning. He received first aid before being taken to Port Macquarie Hospital in stable condition.
Attack Frequency: This incident is the fourth shark attack reported off Australia’s east coast in three days, as officials confirmed on Friday, indicating a concentrated period of activity.
Previous Attacks: Earlier attacks included a 17-year-old bitten off Fraser Island and a 28-year-old attacked near Port Macquarie on Tuesday. A 36-year-old spearfisherman suffered serious leg injuries on Wednesday off Fraser Island.
Increased Incidents: Australia has recorded 20 shark attack incidents this year to date. This number compares to 27 attacks reported across Australia in the full year 2019, according to data from Taronga Zoo source :Times of India
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