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Search resumes for missing fisher reported taken by shark near Newcastle | Australia news
A multi-agency search will resume on Monday after a person is believed to have been taken by a shark after falling off a boat near Newcastle.
The person fell overboard while competing in a fishing competition around 1pm on Sunday, 55km off the coast of Newcastle, NSW police said in a statement.
NSW ambulance confirmed that marine rescue was informed via marine radio that a person had fallen into the water and was taken by a shark.
A spokesperson said other people on board the boat were assessed but did not require treatment.
Those on board also reported a shark was involved, the spokesperson said.
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Crews from the water police, marine rescue and the Lifesaver helicopter responded to the incident on Sunday.
Article by:Source: Emily Wind