A man has died on the Northern Beaches after being bitten by what is believed to have been a large shark.
Emergency services were called to Long Reef Beach shortly after 10am (Saturday 6 September 2025), responding to reports a man had suffered critical injuries.
He was retrieved from the surf and brought to the shore; however, died at the scene.
Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command have closed the beach and will liaise with experts from the Department of Primary Industries to determine the species of shark involved.
Two sections of a surfboard have been recovered and taken for expert examination.
Beaches between Manly to Narrabeen have been closed pending further advice.
The identity of the man is to be confirmed.
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