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Shark attack warning for Sydney amid wet weather

A fresh warning over sharks has been issued for Sydney and wider NSW after a deluge of rain.

Swimmers and surfers are being reminded to stay cautious as the wet weather created prime conditions for bull shark activity at beaches

The state government warned murky conditions in Sydney Harbour and other waterways is affecting visibility and attracting baitfish.

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Increased bull shark activity expected around beaches and waterways following heavy rainfall

"If your local beach is closed due to the weather, shark sightings, or poor water quality, we ask beach goers, swimmers and surfers to not enter the water for their own safety," Minister for Agriculture and Regional NSW, Tara Moriarty said.

"If you're on the coastline, by the harbour or on waterways, it's important to understand how the environment can influence shark behaviour and to then take the necessary steps to reduce your risk of a shark interaction."

Swimmers and surfers are being reminded to avoid water with low visibility, during sunrise and sunset and to be cautious if they spot baitfish, diving birds or dolphins, which could indicate shark activity.

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The SharkSmart app offers up to date information.

Andre de Ruyter, 27, was one of four victims attacked by sharks in 48 hours last month.

He lost a leg in the Northern Beaches attack which happened after storms.

Shark attack victim Nico Antic has died in a Sydney hospital. The 12-year-old was attacked by a suspected bull shark as he was jumping off a rock face at Neilson Park, near Shark Beach in Vaucluse, on Sunday.

Nico Antic was first to be attacked by a suspected bull shark after jumping off rocks at Neilson Park, near Shark Beach, in Vaucluse on January 18.

The 12-year-old junior lifesaver later died in hospital. 

Funding was boosted for the Shark Mitigation Program by $6.7 million which will see more drones and more research following a string of attacks last month.

Australia recorded the world's highest total of fatal shark attacks on humans last year, with more great whites gathering in waters popular with surfers, new research found.

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