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Victim of fatal Queensland shark attack identified
By Holly Richardson, Charlie McKillop, Rosanne Maloney, and Conor Byrne

While the Far North Queensland community is reeling from the death of local spearfisher Michael Jensz, experts warn human-shark interactions are increasing.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-25/queensland-spearfisher-shark-attack-victim-identified/106718104

#SharkAttacks #HollyRichardson #CharlieMcKillop #RosanneMaloney # #ConorByrne

Breaking: Man dies after shark attack in Far North Queensland

A 39-year-old man has died following a shark attack in Far North Queensland.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-24/hull-heads-shark-bite/106715896

#SharkAttacks #Oceans

Breaking: Man dies after shark attack in Far North Queensland

A 39-year-old man has died following a shark attack in Far North Queensland.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-24/hull-heads-shark-bite/106715896

#SharkAttacks #Oceans

Breaking: Man dies after shark attack in Far North Queensland

A 39-year-old man has died following a shark attack in Far North Queensland.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-24/hull-heads-shark-bite/106715896

#SharkAttacks #Oceans

Breaking: Man dies after shark attack in Far North Queensland

A 39-year-old man has died following a shark attack in Far North Queensland.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-24/hull-heads-shark-bite/106715896

#SharkAttacks #Oceans

Breaking: Man dies after shark attack in Far North Queensland

A 39-year-old man has died following a shark attack in Far North Queensland.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-24/hull-heads-shark-bite/106715896

#SharkAttacks #Oceans

After another fatal shark attack, experts say risk can never be eliminated
By Nicolas Perpitch

The approach to tackling shark attacks has changed dramatically since the 2013 catch-and-kill policy, with a focus on shark tagging and tracking. But it's never enough to stop fatal attacks.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/how-wa-s-approach-to-shark-mitigation-has-evolved-over-years/106691032

#SharkAttacks #StateandTerritoryGovernment #Oceans #NicolasPerpitch

Rottnest shark attack victim identified as Steven Mattaboni
By Andrew Williams

The 38-year-old Perth man who died while spearfishing off the coast of Western Australia's Rottnest Island on Saturday morning is identified as father-of-two Steven Mattaboni.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/steven-mattaboni-identified-as-rottnest-shark-attack-victim/106689444

#SharkAttacks #AccidentsandEmergencyIncidents #MarineIncidents #Police #AndrewWilliams

Breaking: Man critical after shark attack off Rottnest Island
By Andrew Williams

A man in his thirties has been seriously injured by a shark off Rottnest Island, on Perth's coast.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/man-attacked-by-shark-rottnest-island/106688012

#SharkAttacks #Police #AndrewWilliams

Breaking: Man critical after shark attack off Rottnest Island
By Andrew Williams

A man in his thirties has been seriously injured by a shark off Rottnest Island, on Perth's coast.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/man-attacked-by-shark-rottnest-island/106688012

#SharkAttacks #Police #AndrewWilliams

Breaking: Man critical after shark attack off Rottnest Island
By Andrew Williams

A man in his thirties has been seriously injured by a shark off Rottnest Island, on Perth's coast.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/man-attacked-by-shark-rottnest-island/106688012

#SharkAttacks #Police #AndrewWilliams

Breaking: Man critical after shark attack off Rottnest Island
By Andrew Williams

A man in his thirties has been seriously injured by a shark off Rottnest Island, on Perth's coast.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/man-attacked-by-shark-rottnest-island/106688012

#SharkAttacks #Police #AndrewWilliams

Breaking: Man critical after shark attack off Rottnest Island
By Andrew Williams

A man in his thirties has been seriously injured by a shark off Rottnest Island, on Perth's coast.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-16/man-attacked-by-shark-rottnest-island/106688012

#SharkAttacks #Police #AndrewWilliams

After a horror week of shark attacks, how do we sift facts from fear?

As a devoted ocean swimmer, …
#NewsBeep #News #Wildlife #attack #Beach #bullsharks #ClimateChange #juliabaird #manly #manlysharkattach #nielsenparksharkattack #oceanswimming #Science #shark #sharkadvisory #sharkattack #Sharkattacks #sharkbehaviour #sharkbite #sharkbites #sharkdeaths #sharknets #sharksighting #Sharksightings #sharkwatch #sharkwatchers #Sharks #sydneysharks #UK #UnitedKingdom
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/390057/

Bull shark tagging and extra drones for NSW beaches following attacks

Beachgoers along the NSW coast and Sydney Harbour can expect to see more drones in the sky after…
#NewsBeep #News #Australia #AU #AustraliaDay #beaches #bullshark #detection #drone #nsw #shark #Sharkattacks #sharks #surflifesaving #surveillance #Sydney #sydneyharbour #tagging #Vaucluse
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/436983/

Swimmer defends controversial move during unprecedented shark frenzy off Aussie coast

When “hundreds” of sharks followed a giant bait ball into the shallows of Byron Bay, chilled locals watched…
#NewsBeep #News #Wildlife #AU #Australia #baitball #bullsharks #JoelBryant #Science #Sharkattacks #Yahoo
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/337354/

https://www.europesays.com/ie/223726/ Swimmer defends controversial move during unprecedented shark frenzy off Aussie coast #BaitBall #BullSharks #Éire #IE #Ireland #JoelBryant #Science #SharkAttacks #Wildlife #Yahoo

Australia faces rising shark attack risks due to climate change and increased visitors to its beaches. Discover innovative tech like drones and apps protecting swimmers and saving lives. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/australia-shark-attacks-technology-solutions-v9ihkq4e?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #sharkattacks #Australia #sharkdeterrents #dronedetection #sharknets

Australia faces rising shark attack risks due to climate change and increased visitors to its beaches. Discover innovative tech like drones and apps protecting swimmers and saving lives. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/australia-shark-attacks-technology-solutions-v9ihkq4e?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #sharkattacks #Australia #sharkdeterrents #dronedetection #sharknets

Australia faces rising shark attack risks due to climate change and increased visitors to its beaches. Discover innovative tech like drones and apps protecting swimmers and saving lives. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/australia-shark-attacks-technology-solutions-v9ihkq4e?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #sharkattacks #Australia #sharkdeterrents #dronedetection #sharknets

https://www.europesays.com/ie/144914/ Tourist’s death from ‘harmless’ sharks highlights simple actions that can trigger ‘feeding frenzy’ #BullSharks #DuskyShark #Éire #GavinNaylor #GettyImages #Hadera #HumanBehaviour #IE #Ireland #Israel #Science #SharkAttacks #Sharks #Wildlife #YahooNewsAustralia

https://www.europesays.com/uk/295409/ Experts issue warning over dangerous surge in shark attacks — here’s what you need to know #Australia #CabaritaBeach #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalProtectionAgency #OceanEcosystems #Science #SharkAttacks #UK #UnitedKingdom #WarmingWaters #wildlife

Experts issue warning over dangerous surge in shark attacks — here’s what you need to know

Shark attacks are on the rise, and climate change may be to blame. Scientists point to warming waters…
#NewsBeep #News #Wildlife #Australia #CabaritaBeach #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalProtectionAgency #oceanecosystems #Science #Sharkattacks #UK #UnitedKingdom #warmingwaters
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/26397/

How many shark attacks in Florida? What to do to reduce chances of being bitten by shark

During the summer, the primo spot for a hot and sunny day is the beach. Even with the…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Wildlife #bullshark #Florida #Science #shark #SharkAttacks #Sharkbites
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/29371/

How many shark attacks in Florida? What to do to reduce chances of being bitten by shark

During the summer, the primo spot for a hot and sunny day is the beach. Even with the…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Wildlife #bullshark #Florida #Science #shark #SharkAttacks #Sharkbites
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/29371/

Using LED lighting on the underside of #surfboards or #kayaks could deter great white #sharkattacks, new research suggests.

In an Australian-led study using seal-shaped decoys, underside lighting disrupted the ability of great whites to see silhouettes against the sunlight above, reducing the rates at which the #sharks followed and attacked the artificial prey. The brighter the lights, the more effective the #deterrent was.

#surfing #shark #safety

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/12/led-light-displays-deter-great-white-sharks-study

Eyre Peninsula councils defer decision on shark culling, following spate of attacks
By Jodie Hamilton and Amelia Costigan

Eyre Peninsula councils defer a vote on shark culling, citing the need for more community consultation before taking the controversial measure.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-01/eyre-peninsula-councils-shark-culling-motion-deferred/103535088

#SharkAttacks #LocalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #HumanInterest #OceansandReefs #JodieHamilton #AmeliaCostigan

Non-fatal #SharkAttacks 🦈 are just a distraction that alligators 🐊 are on a deadly rampage!

In Beaufort County, #SouthCarolina two women have been fatally dragged into lagoons in the last year. 👉 https://www.wyff4.com/amp/article/alligator-attack-woman-killed-hilton-head-south-carolina/44431289

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