Australia, Shark attack
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A shark has killed a woman in her 20s and left a man critically injured at Kylies Beach in New South Wales, Australia on Thursday, Nov. 27
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Beware of the world’s shark attack hotspots — including one US destination topping the ranks
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into US waters. A recent survey by tide forecasting site Tideschart found that the Home Of The Brave leads the world when it comes to shark attacks, boasting nearly twice as many as runner-up Australia — and over four times as many as third-place holder South Africa.
Harrowing details have emerged that a heroic backpacker tried to fight off a shark and drag her to shore, in an attempt to save his partner who was fatally mauled on Thursday morning.
Lukas Schindler, 26, and his girlfriend Livia Muhlheim, 25, were attacked while swimming in New South Wales, Australia
Chance Swanson, an ocean safety officer and surfer from Kauai, was bitten on his left leg while surfing in Hanalei Bay.
A hero backpacker tried to save his girlfriend from a shark attack that eventually claimed her life at a beach on the New South Wales mid-north coast. The Swiss couple were swimming at Kylies Beach at Crowdy Bay National Park when they were attacked by a suspected bull shark about 6.30am on Thursday.