sharks
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Australian Shark Attacks: Fact Vs Fiction
3The CSIRO has provided new estimates of population sizes for White Sharks in Australian waters. While overall shark numbers remain flat – and may even be declining – interactions between humans and shark are increasing. Why is this? We take a look at the available research.
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What To Do If You’re Attacked By A Shark, According To A Navy SEAL
While the chances of getting attacked by a shark are much less likely than a dog attack, you just never know, especially if you’re out surfing, swimming or diving in open waters. We hope you never have to use these tips, but here’s what you should know.
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What Are The Odds Of Being Killed By An Animal In Australia? [Infographic]
Many foreigners consider Australia to be a supremely dangerous continent where 99.9 per cent of fauna wants to kill you. Australians, for their part, are oddly proud of this fact. (It means we have “harder” citizens, or something.) But where do we actually rank globally when it comes to animal-related fatalities? This infographic from Man…
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Do Shark Repellents Actually Work?
Shark repellents range from liquid sprays made from dead sharks to a simple magnetic wrist band, but are any of them effective? Or are they sea snake oil for paranoid beachgoers? We take a look at the available products on the market.