Overview
- Authorities urged people to stay out of closed or murky waters and to check the SharkSmart app for updates across Sydney and wider NSW.
- More than 100 millimetres of rain fell in parts of Sydney, sending freshwater runoff into rivers, beaches and Sydney Harbour.
- Swimmers and surfers were advised to avoid low-visibility water and sunrise or sunset periods and to be cautious if baitfish, diving birds or dolphins are present.
- A tagged bull shark was detected off Kiama Surf Beach on Sunday, with lifesavers urging swimmers to remain between the red and yellow flags.
- An extra $6.7 million for drones, tagging and research remains in place after a January cluster of attacks, including a fatal bite in Sydney Harbour and a severe injury on the Northern Beaches.