A fishing crew caught a 150 kg bull shark in Sydney Harbour on 27 January 2026. It was hooked about 20 metres offshore from Clifton Gardens. That is across the harbour from where 12-year-old Nico Antic was fatally bitten.
Key Facts
- Shark: A bull shark of about 150 kg and about 2.5 metres long.
- Where: About 20 metres off Clifton Gardens, Sydney Harbour.
- When: Tuesday afternoon, 27 January 2026.
- Caught by: Chris Allchin, on the boat Reel Trouble.
- After: The shark was given for scientific research.
“Absolute Chaos”
Mr Allchin told news.com.au the catch was “30 minutes of absolute chaos”. He said: “I had two of my mates holding me to make sure I didn’t end up in the ocean with the sharks.”
Science Samples
University of Sydney PhD student Emily Hunt took samples from the shark. She studies what sharks eat. The shark was thought to be 18 to 20 years old.
Nico Antic
Nico Antic was attacked while jumping off rocks near Shark Beach at Vaucluse on 18 January. His family said he died in hospital six days later.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How big was the shark caught at Clifton Gardens?
About 150 kg and about 2.5 metres long.
What happened to the shark?
It was donated for scientific research.
Where was Nico Antic attacked?
Near Shark Beach at Vaucluse, on 18 January 2026.
Conclusion
The catch has kept the focus on bull sharks in Sydney Harbour this summer.
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