Shark Attack at Kylies Beach: What You Need to Know

Summary:

A fatal shark attack occurred at Kylies Beach, located in Crowdy Bay National Park on the NSW Mid North Coast. A young female was killed, and a male was airlifted to the hospital. This remote area has no lifeguarding services, and the closest surf club is located 30 kilometers south at Old Bar. The New South Wales government has a shark monitoring program, but there is no receiver at Kylies Beach.

What This Means for You:

• Be vigilant when swimming or surfing in remote areas without lifeguarding services.
• Understand the limitations of shark monitoring programs and their coverage areas.
• Support calls for improvements in alert systems and safety measures at beaches.
• Stay informed about shark sightings and attacks in your area to make informed decisions about water activities.

Original Post:

NSW has a shark monitoring program which includes issuing alerts when tagged sharks come within 500 metres of a receiver near 37 beaches between Tweed Heads and Bega.

There is no receiver at Kylies Beach, with the closest about 30 kilometres south at Old Bar.

Department of Primary Industries teams are en route and drone surveillance is being set up, Surf Life Saving NSW chief executive Steven Pearce told 2GB.

“Tragically, one young female has been fatally killed by a shark, and there’s another male that’s been flown to hospital.

“This area is so remote, there’s no life guarding services up there at all,” Pearce said.

The closest surf club is located to the south at Crowdy Head.

“These incidents are horrific for everyone, and unfortunately, we’ve had a few this year already,” Pearce said.