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Fatal shark attacks are at a record high. 'Deterrent' devices can help, but some may be nothing but snake oil

  • Written by Daryl McPhee, Associate Professor of Environmental Science, Bond University
Fatal shark attacks are at a record high. 'Deterrent' devices can help, but some may be nothing but snake oilShutterstock

As summer descends, sharks may be at the forefront of the minds of many beach goers and reef adventurers.

Globally, the number of shark bites is on the rise, with a threefold increase since 1982. White sharks, bull sharks and tiger sharks are most commonly responsible.

In Australia this year, there have been 20 unprovoked shark bites...

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