Man killed in shark attack off Sydney beach

A shark has fatally mauled a man in his 50s at a beach near Sydney, Australia, authorities said. Beaches were closed on Saturday as drones searched for the predator.

Emergency crews were dispatched to Long Reef Beach shortly after 10am local time on Saturday (1am BST), responding to reports that a man had suffered critical injuries. The man, whose identity has yet to be confirmed, was retrieved from the surf and brought to shore, but died at the scene. Two sections of a surfboard have been recovered and taken for examination.

Police have closed the beach and are liaising with wildlife experts to determine the species of shark involved. Nearby beaches have been closed pending further advice.

Witnesses say the victim was brought ashore by two f

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