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Mid North Coast shark bite kit proved crucial at Coogee shark attack

June 17, 2026

A recent shark attack at Coogee Beach has Mid North Coast locals on edge.

But they’re not ready to ditch the beaches completely, thanks to drone patrols and nearby shark bite kits – created by a Bonny Hills local.

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Kate Parsons

Kate Parsons is a journalist at NBN News in Port Macquarie. She started her career in community radio at 4ZZZ in Brisbane before reporting for Nine News Queensland's afternoon bulletin, and Nine Gold Coast News. She studied at the University of Queensland, graduating with a double Bachelors degree in Journalism/Arts - majoring in Sociology and Peace and Conflict Studies. If you have a story, reach out over email via kate.parsons@nine.com.au.

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