Beaches in northern NSW remain closed after a Japanese surfer had his legs bitten off in a fatal shark attack on Monday. <\/p>\n
Ballina beaches have been closed since the attack but recent shark sightings have prompted lifeguards to keep swimmers out of the water. <\/p>\n
A four-metre shark and a three-metre shark were spotted in waters near Ballina late on Wednesday afternoon. <\/p>\n
Surf Life Saving NSW said on Thursday Ballina beaches remained closed until further notice as a precaution. <\/p>\n
Tadashi Nakahara, 41, was bitten by a 3-4 metre great white shark while surfing at Shelly Beach on Monday morning. <\/p>\n
Rescuers took Mr Nakahara to shore and performed CPR but he died on the beach. <\/p>\n
It's the fourth fatal shark attack in Australia in five months. <\/p>\n
Experts have said warm water and runoff from rainfall are attracting small fish to the area which, in turn, attract sharks. <\/p>\n
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