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Shark drones make for a safer summer but no guarantees

A world-leading shark mitigation program can help with peace of mind heading into summer but is far from able to prevent all future attacks.

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Tributes flow for father-of-two killed in shark attack

A father-of-two is being remembered as a genuine soul after he was killed in a shark attack, with his mates praised for bringing his body back to shore.

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'Loved life': mass paddle-out for young shark victim

A community paddle-out for a boy killed in a shark attack has turned into an emotional tribute for the beloved young surfer.

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Paddle out to remember schoolboy shark attack victim

A 12-year-old who died after being bitten by a shark will be remembered in a community paddle out.

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Four shark attacks in 48 hours leave Australian surfer Matt more afraid of local beaches than world’s biggest waves

Spate of incidents involving sharks across Sydney and New South Wales have rattled even the most seasoned surfers and beachgoers

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Man in critical condition with ‘probably life-changing injuries’ after third Sydney shark attack in two days

All northern beaches remain closed on Tuesday after attack in Manly on Monday evening follows attacks in Dee Why and Vaucluse

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Beaches closed after third shark attack in two days

Authorities have closed multiple Sydney beaches as a man fights for his life following the third shark attack in just two days.

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Teen in critical condition after shark attack at Sydney beach

The boy suffered severe leg injuries while swimming outside the net enclosure

The Independent UK

Swiss academic, 25, killed in Australia shark attack as boyfriend fights for life

A three-metre long bull shark attacked the young couple at a known shark hotspot in New South Wales

Evening Standard

Beaches reopen after bull shark kills Swiss tourist with police reviewing GoPro footage from scene

Shark attacked 25-year-old woman first then her partner who ‘has done everything he could to get them both into shore,’ authorities say

The Guardian - AU

Woman killed and man critically injured in ‘very rare’ double shark attack at remote Australian beach

Forensic assessment attributes attack to ‘large bull shark‘

The Independent UK

Can ‘bite-resistant’ wetsuits help protect surfers against sharks? Here’s what Australian researchers have found

Study finds that some suits – incorporating materials such as Kevlar – can reduce the severity of puncture damage from shark bites

The Guardian - AU

Are shark attacks on the rise in Australia? And what is being done to reduce the risk of fatal interactions?

There has been an increase in bites, but not deaths, say experts who praise Smart drumlines, live tracking, drones, high-tech wetsuits and better first aid

The Guardian - AU

People prioritised as wildlife-killing shark nets stay

Only about 10 per cent of animals caught up in the nation's largest shark net program were targeted species, a report reveals following a fatal attack.

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Master of the waves: family mourns shark attack victim

The family of a Sydney surfer and horticulturalist who died in a shark attack has been hailed as a hero as a premier pauses a shark nets removal trial.

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How do shark nets work? After a deadly attack in Sydney, their effectiveness is being questioned

Trials to remove shark nets from some NSW beaches have been suspended after the death of a surfer. But what impact do they actually have on shark attacks in the first place?

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Twin of surfer killed by shark shares emotional tribute

The twin brother of a man mauled by a shark says the pair "share the same soul" and losing him was the hardest moment of his life.

The Conversation

Sharks now roam the open ocean. But for 200 million years, they only lived near the sea floor

When you picture a shark, you probably think of a large, powerful predator cruising the open ocean.

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The Guardian - AU

NSW is pausing its shark net reduction trial after fatal Long Reef beach attack. What’s the plan this summer?

There are 51 shark nets at beaches in NSW, stretching from Newcastle to Wollongong. But some councils want them taken down

International Business Times

Experts Say Great White Shark Likely Killed Australian Surfer

Australian biologists said Sunday a great white shark measuring up to 3.6 metres (12 foot) likely killed a 57-year-old surfer off Sydney this weekend, as authorities stepped up surveillance for the predators.

Evening Standard

Surfer dad killed in Sydney shark attack day before Father’s Day

A shark mauled an experienced surfer to death at a Sydney beach, prompting several other nearby beach closures

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