A man has died near Dee Why, on Sydney’s northern beaches on Saturday after being bitten by what is believed to be a large shark.
Shortly after 10am, New South Wales emergency services were called to Long Reef Beach following reports a man had suffered critical injuries.
He was retrieved from the surf and brought to the shore; however, died at the scene, according to a statement from NSW police.
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The beach was closed and officers were expected to liaise with experts from the department of primary industries to determine the species of shark involved.
Two sections of a surfboard were recovered and taken for expert examination, police said.
Beaches between Manly to Narrabeen were closed pending further advice.
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