A 41-year-old Japanese man is killed in a shark attack near Ballina on the New South Wales north coast, according to reports from multiple outlets. The surfer is said to be resting on his surfboard when the shark attacks. Witnesses and onlookers are reported to be present during the incident. The reports describe severe injuries, stating that the shark bites off both of the surfer’s legs. Emergency response details are not provided in the supplied summaries, but the overall outcome is reported as the man’s death at the scene or shortly afterward. The incidents are described in accounts that emphasize the seriousness of the injuries and the shock of those who witnessed the attack. Authorities and further investigation details are not included in the provided text, so no additional confirmed information on circumstances, species identification, or official findings is available here. The incident remains a fatal shark attack reported by local and international media based on the same core facts.