A shark bit a significant section of a surfer's board at Cabarita beach, leading to its temporary closure. Fortunately, the rider was unharmed, and no injuries were reported. Photos showed the damage to the surfboard, which was also broken. Surfing legend Kelly Slater remarked on the incident, noting the fear associated with open ocean swimming and how surfboards provide a safety barrier. Surf Life Saving New South Wales quickly acted to close the beach and deployed drones for ocean surveillance following the encounter.
A shark bit a large chunk out of a surfer's board, prompting a temporary beach closure at Cabarita beach, approximately 35km north of Byron Bay.
Fortunately, the bite missed the rider, and no one was injured during the incident despite the significant damage to the surfboard.
Surfing champion Kelly Slater expressed relief that the surfer was unharmed, emphasizing the fear of open ocean swimming and the protective role surfboards play.
Beach closures and warnings were immediately implemented by Surf Life Saving New South Wales following the incident, with surveillance drones sent to monitor the ocean.
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