Emergency services rushed to the popular surfing spot but were unable to save the 15-year-old’s life.

Emergency services rushed to the popular surfing spot but were unable to save the 15-year-old’s life.Credit:Nine News

Fox said the recent uptick in shark attacks was a stark contrast with the relatively low number of incidents during the previous eight years. “A lot of surf places are also natural feeding grounds of sharks and there’s been a lot of salmon seen swimming through that area in recent times.”

AGoFundMe fundraiser set up by Khai’s family to help pay for his funeral costs had raised almost $24,000 by Friday morning – more than triple its target.

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