Friends are still reeling from Nico Antic’s sudden pᴀssing, revealing that as he was pulled to shore, he endured the pain to whisper just three haunting words…

Authorities confirmed more than 30 SMART drumlines were deployed alongside increased aerial surveillance, jet ski patrols and shark listening stations.

Experts analysing the attacks said bull sharks were almost certainly responsible.

Dr Amy Smoothey pointed to the species’ distinctive broad, overlapping triangular teeth.

Bull sharks are known to hunt close to shore, particularly in murky water after heavy rainfall.