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Beaches across Sydney’s north will remain closed tomorrow in the wake of four shark attacks across NSW in 48 hours.
“Due to ongoing water clarity issues, all beaches in the Northern Beaches area will remain closed for at least an additional 24 hours, being the full day Thursday, and we will continue to review conditions on an ongoing basis,” the council said in a statement this afternoon.
The decision to keep the beaches shut was made by the Department of Primary Industry and Surf Lifesaving NSW following an assessment of water quality throughout the day.
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The assessment found that water clarity is still murky following the recent heavy rainfall and floods that have swept across the state.
These conditions increase the risk of shark activity.
Northern Beaches Council will keep the community updated as they continue to review water conditions.
The closure comes after four shark attacks in the span of 48 hours across NSW up until yesterday.
The youngest victim, 12-year-old Nico Antic, remains in hospital in a critical condition.
Twenty beaches were closed yesterday as authorities warned swimmers of safety after the string of attacks.
The closures come as authorities have also warned of “sewage debris balls” washing up at Malabar Beach in Malabar and Foreshore Beach in Botany Bay following the weekend of heavy rain.
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