Beaches in the Clarence Valley along the NSW Mid North Coast remain closed after a fatal shark attack yesterday.
Key points:
- Mani Hart-Deville was attacked at about 2:30pm on Saturday
- He died from serious leg injuries
- Beaches remain closed while authorities investigate
Surf Life Saving NSW said drones and jet skis would patrol the waters to assist a Department of Primary Industry investigations.
It has advised people in the region not to enter the water until further notice.
Mani Hart-Deville, a 15-year-old student from Minne Water, died after being attacked on at Wooli Beach on Saturday afternoon.
He was helped to shore by several surfers and was treated for serious leg injuries but died at the scene.
A statement from the Clarence Valley Council said it was a sad loss for the community.
"Minnie Water is a small, close-knit village and the communities of Minnie Water and Wooli will be hurting," it said.
"We will be doing all we can to support the community through the shock and grief."
It said the beach was not patrolled this time of year but all beaches in the council area would remain closed.
Attempts will be made to locate the shark over the coming days, it said.
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Coffs-Clarence Police District Chief Inspector Joanne Reid said police would work with the Department of Primary Industries to identify the shark.
"They'll be setting drumlines out off the coast in an attempt to capture or release any sharks that may be in the area," she said.
"It's also important to note now during the school holidays that all beaches in the Clarence Valley will be closed and we'll reassess that on a day-by-day basis."
Mani was surfing at Wilsons Headland at Wooli Beach near Grafton yesterday when he was attacked just before 2:30pm.
His school posted several helpline phone numbers as support for the teen's fellow students.
"One of our Year 10 students died suddenly and tragically," the school statement said.
"Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with the student's family and friends."
Beachgoers are being urged to follow advice from Surf Live Saving NSW and check the Department of Primary Industry's website and SharkSmart app.
Wooli woman Helen Dobra said the victim of the attack was a friend of her son's.
"It was a really traumatic scene, my heart's still really pumping," she said yesterday.
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