@dailymailau: Nico Antic, 12, was mauled by a shark while rock jumping with mates in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Loved ones say the talented soccer player has suffered catastrophic injuries. Both his legs were severely injured in the attack, and he survived only because one of his five friends jumped in and dragged him onto a rock platform, while the predator swam nearby. On Tuesday, family friend Victor Pineiro set up a fundraiser to help the family cover expenses. 'Nico was attacked by a shark on Sunday in Sydney Harbour and sustained life-threatening injuries,' he said, describing it as the 'worst possible outcome'. #sydney #shark #news #australia #fyp
Daily Mail Australia
Region: AU
Tuesday 20 January 2026 04:23:22 GMT
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shan :
So glad this poor boys survived and what great mates to have by his side. But I don't think I'd call this the "worst possible outcome" in a shark attack situation
2026-01-20 04:55:04
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ashleighkoda :
That mate that saved him is real one
2026-01-20 06:00:53
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Tanz :
the one friend who jumped in and saved him, deserves a medal for his bravery. speaks volumes of the kind of young man he is❤
2026-01-20 06:59:34
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undying dré :
one friend jumped in to save him & another made a make shift tourniquet so he didn't bleed out. they're just babies but so brave. ❤️
2026-01-20 17:17:35
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⚜️🇨🇦 Jacinthe Lemay 🇨🇦⚜️ :
Brave friends! I hope he recovers fadt!
2026-01-20 04:37:51
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Kazzatheoriginal :
Poor darling boy. So good his mate got him out of the water.
2026-01-20 05:28:52
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Nina Talib :
That brave friend is a true friend. Praying for the boy
2026-01-20 06:08:38
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,,, :
My word, witnessing a shark attack and swimming straight towards it for your friend😭 I hope those boys are healing well.
2026-01-20 18:43:59
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anne ツ :
poor baby 😭❤️🩹
2026-01-20 04:26:08
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☮️ :
Why r people trying to be funny in the comments? This is actually heartbreaking! Hope he gets better soon 😭
2026-01-20 04:49:54
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Amanda :
I’m assuming his friend was also 12 or so…to be brave enough to face a shark to save your friend is extraordinary alone, but to be a child and make such a scary decision is incredible. He’s a hero and I’m so so glad both boys survived it. I know Nico’s condition is bad, but I really really hope he pulls through.
2026-01-21 07:55:15
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laugh.travel.cherish :
His friend who jumped in & dragged him to safety is a brave hero. ❤
2026-01-20 08:01:54
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cheesemastergeneral1 :
The same people who blamed the shark are the same ones who blamed the rape victims
2026-01-20 13:23:03
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Jasid :
It’s important to realize it isn’t the sharks fault, and shouldn’t be hunted.
2026-01-20 15:38:39
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Angela😁 :
Thank goodness for that friend who pulled him up🫶🏼🫂💜
2026-01-21 22:37:05
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Dobi :
Que valiente su amigo 🙏
2026-01-20 23:14:03
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Iluna :
y cuando despierte y se de cuenta que ya no están sus piernas y el que era futbolista, pobre niño😔
2026-01-21 20:02:05
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m :
я конечно учу английский но комментариев не понимаю
2026-01-21 11:56:57
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Ĥįŧö :
Табличка для гениев написано,не купаться осторожно акула!
2026-01-22 05:00:02
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鳴ってファ :
2026-01-20 04:26:04
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. :
Me watching the video: oh good atleast he’s still alive…*opens the comment section*:
2026-01-21 03:09:36
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.♯::˚🍣𝓘𝓷𝓾𝓶𝓪𝓴𝓲🍣𝄞♯ :
That friend is so brave he risked his life for he's friend
2026-01-21 21:43:04
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Paige 🍃 :
Bull sharks scare me more than any other shark that’s terrifying
2026-01-21 01:30:18
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Lee :
he is not dead he is currently in an induced coma, the go fund me was started by a family friend and recent reports literally say he's "not expected to survive"
2026-01-20 09:32:58
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user471900028 :
devastating … and imagine what that friend saw …
2026-01-20 09:47:59
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