Australia shark bites rise as heavy rain, murky water, and warmer seas bring sharks closer to shore

The shifting climate is altering animal behavior in ways that affect daily life, public safety, and tourism in coastal ...
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After Great White Shark attack, Australia's most populated state doubles down on drone shark patrols

Following a series of shark attacks, New South Wales is investing more than A$120 million to expand shark detection, drone ...

Shark bites are down globally – so why are they going up in Australia? It’s complicated

Opinions are divided on how to mitigate risk, and whether it’s sharks or humans themselves who are the problem. Plus, Europe breaks heat records ...

A spate of shark bites has Australian ocean lovers on edge. People want to know why they’re rising

Warming ocean temperatures mean sharks are spending more time in high-population areas, yet shark net data shows no significant changes in numbers ...

Inside Australia’s wild $120 million shark strategy as futuristic drones roll out across NSW

The biggest and most expensive shark surveillance program on the planet is about to change what a day at the beach looks like ...
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Why more extreme rain could mean more shark bites

As rainfall intensifies with climate change, waste flushed out to sea could attract more sharks, putting beachgoers at risk ...

Top expert backs Queensland’s new $2.4m shark study amid safety fears

A shark expert has thrown his support behind a plan by the Queensland Government to conduct research into shark populations ...

Shark-spotting drones are about reassurance – not full protection

Sharks are front of mind for many Sydneysiders and coastal New South Wales residents. In January, a teenager died amid a spate of attacks in and around Sydney. This month, a woman was bitten by a ...

Shark Week returns in July: Here’s the full 7-day schedule

Sharks are taking over the summer television schedule in July when Shark Week returns. The summer tradition airs every year ...

Shark bites are forcing Australia to choose between culls and sensors, and the safer answer may already be flying over the water

Australia's beach safety is evolving. Drones and smart sensors are replacing shark nets to keep swimmers safe and marine life protected.

Australia ramps up year-round shark-spotting drones across Sydney beaches

Australia will roll out year-round AI-assisted shark-spotting drone patrols across beaches in New South Wales from July 1 following a rise in shark attacks and sightings ...