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Australia shuts down beaches after 4 shark attacks; woman found dead surrounded by dingoes

January 22, 2026 at 09:50Z
BIAS: Lean Left
RELIABILITY: High

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06:03Z

Signs for the temporary closure of a beach due to the sighting of sharks are seen on North Steyne Beach in Manly, in Sydney, New South Wales on January 19, 2026. A shark bit a surfer on January 20 in an Australian state’s fourth attack recorded over the past 48 hours, authorities said. (Photo by Steven Markham / AFP via Getty Images)

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High

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