7NEWS Update: Wednesday May 19, 2021

A 59-year-old surfer from Sydney's Northern Beaches has died after being mauled by a four-metre great white shark on the New South Wales Mid North Coast; a multi-million dollar gas plant will be built in the New South Wales' Hunter Valley to compensate for the closure of a nearby coal-fired power station; and American President Joe Biden has joined international calls for a ceasefire as the situation in the Middle East becomes increasingly volatile. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.