| Date of attack: | August 25th 2023 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Lighthouse Beach, Port Macquarie , New South Wales |
| Shark species: | Great white shark, 3.8-4.2m |
| Name of victim: | Toby Begg |
| Age of victim: | 44 years old |
| Sex of victim: | M |
| Activity: | Surfing |
| Injury: | Severe injuries to lower limbs |
Surfer Severely Injured in Shark Attack in Australia
On 25 August 2023, 44-year-old surfer Toby Begg was attacked by a great white shark at Lighthouse Beach in Port Macquarie, New South Wales. The shark, estimated to be up to 4.2 metres long, aggressively circled a group of surfers before biting Begg’s leg.
Begg fought the shark for 30 seconds before reaching shore, where bystanders, including an off-duty doctor, applied a tourniquet. He was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital with severe injuries, requiring surgery and months of rehabilitation. The beach was closed for 24 hours, and drones were deployed to monitor shark activity.
Map showing shark attack location and nearby incidents
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