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Drone technology could be the answer to shark detection
Another attack in Sydney has increased the need for better early warning systems.
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‘I couldn’t fight off the shark’: The hero paddleboarder who rescued Coogee attack victim
Charlie Verco paddled furiously to help when he saw a 35-year-old woman being mauled by a white shark at Coogee Beach.
- Kate Aubusson
Shark attack at Sydney's Coogee Beach
The victim, a woman in her 30s. was pulled from the water by members of the public who commenced first aid before the arrival of emergency services. Credit: TNV
Timeline of fatal shark attacks along the West Australian coast
Since 2000, 23 people have been killed in shark attacks off the WA coast.
- Heather McNeill
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Man, 35, dies after being bitten by shark off coast of Albany
The incident happened off Michaelmas Island just before 11.30am on Saturday.
- Rebecca Peppiatt
Man killed in shark attack in Far North Queensland
The man was pulled from the water about midday on Sunday but could not be saved.
- Courtney Kruk
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- Emergency services
‘Horrific scenes’: Rottnest Island shark attack victim had been spear fishing with friends
Police said the man’s friends watched on in horror as he was attacked by a shark at Horseshoe Reef on Saturday morning.
- Rebecca Peppiatt
Man bitten by shark while snorkelling on Great Barrier Reef
He was flown to hospital with puncture wounds and deep lacerations to his arm.
- Dominique Tassell
SharkSmart drone program expanded at south-east beaches amid criticism of nets
The use of shark-monitoring drones at six new beaches comes four months after the premier said he would not protect the environment “at the expense of one single human”.
- Dominique Tassell
Shark nets ‘don’t actually do anything’. So why are we using them?
“Those shark nets just aren’t very effective at protecting people. It’s time to start thinking about other things.”
- Dominique Tassell