As shark sightings become more frequent off the coast of Sydney, a local spearfisher, Dean, experienced a remarkable encounter with a 2.5-metre great white shark at Maroubra. His close encounter, …
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A 16-year-old boy suffered multiple shark bites on his leg, bicep, and wrist while swimming, prompting fellow beachgoers to pull him to safety. An off-duty paramedic provided immediate first aid …
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One in Five Shark Products Confiscated at New Zealand Borders Originated from Australia, New Research Reveals
by adminRecent findings from scientists indicate a notable decrease in the quantity of shark products seized at Australia’s borders; however, the country remains implicated in the global shark trade. Research conducted …
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A teenage boy sustained severe injuries from a shark bite while at a beach on the northern coast of New South Wales. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at …
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A massive basking shark, measuring an impressive 20 feet (6 metres), was sighted recently off the coast of Rhode Island, USA. This unusual marine observation took place in the Great …
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Controversy Arises Over the Decision to Install Shark Nets and Drum Lines at Additional Queensland Beaches
by adminThe Queensland government has announced a substantial investment of nearly $90 million to enhance its shark control management programme, which has sparked criticism from experts and conservation advocates. This initiative …
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Researchers in the United States are reviving their use of innovative “shark spy technology” this summer to monitor shark movements, enhancing safety in the waters surrounding Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This …
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A skipper was taken aback when he encountered a two-metre great white shark at Marina St Vincent, situated south of Adelaide on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Jarrod Glaister, who owns and …
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Nearly 90 per cent of animals ensnared in shark nets across NSW were not intended targets.
by adminRecent statistics reveal a troubling trend regarding the use of shark nets along the coast of New South Wales, with a significant proportion of marine life caught being non-target and …
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Recent footage has shown a three-metre shark near the shore days after an alarming attack in the same location south of Adelaide. A surf lifesaving team at Port Noarlunga in …