Australian Geographic Shark Blog
Shark bite fatalities have tripled. Should we be worried?
What’s actually happening with shark bites in Australia, and should we be alarmed?
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Australian Geographic Shark Blog
Orca vs great white: killer duel explained
When it comes to great white sharks and killer whales, a battle to the death isn’t just black and white.
Australian Geographic Shark Blog
WA's fatal shark attack: a response to a tragedy
Last Sunday, news from Esperance, WA confirmed that a man had been killed by a shark — the first shark bite fatality in Australia since November 2018.
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Climate change is predicted to have a huge impact on our sharks
Changes to migratory patterns, food availability and altered brain development, all predicted under warmer conditions, are big threats to sharks.
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Shark rays: are they sharks or are they rays?
Our shark editor-at-large Blake Chapman tells us everything there is to know about shark rays.
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Shark nets: Protecting us or just harming sharks?
Our Shark Editor-at-Large Blake Chapman explains the history behind shark nets, their impact and whether or not they’re effective.
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How adequate are Australia’s shark conservation efforts?
Australia is a shark hotspot, but how well are we looking after these incredible animals?
Australian Geographic Shark Blog
The whale carcass debate
It’s an incredible sight to see: sharks feasting on a whale carcass, but could it be that this is encouraging more human-shark interactions?
Australian Geographic Shark Blog
The truth about shark numbers
Are shark populations increasing? Our shark editor-at-large Blake Chapman gets to the bottom of the question.