News
Sharks are mistaking humans for food, study shows
A groundbreaking study has given convincing evidence of the mistaken identity theory, which despite being widely cited, until now had not been scientifically proven.
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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?
Science & Environment
Sharks and the media: how should we report?
The media is regularly held responsible for the fear people have for sharks and what’s been called ‘emotional’ or ‘reactionary’ policy making. Here, we chat to the experts about what has to change.
News
With water, we have sharks: 8 shark safety tips
We are about to take a big, sweaty step into summer. With summer comes a number of reliable certainties: longer days, holidays, heat, and for many, beach time. The latter inevitably also brings with it a fear of sharks.
News
Shark deterrents: do they really work?
Independent researchers studying shark deterrents suggest one type works well on great white sharks
Fundraising
Sharks need love too
Critically endangered grey nurse sharks are in urgent need of attention
News
Rare ancient shark relative captured by fisherman
A fisherman has caught a rare specimen of the eel-like frilled shark
News
Fatal shark attack in northern Queensland
A recent high school graduate has been killed by a shark attack, while spear fishing off the coast of Port Douglas
Wildlife
Shark communication: Port Jackson case study
Researchers are listening in underwater to better understand the interactions of an Australian predator