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Shark bites are falling worldwide but Australia keeps bucking the trend
Shark bites are declining globally, but Australia is seeing the opposite trend, with experts split on whether sharks or human activity is to blame.
Shark bites have been falling globally, yet Australia is seeing the opposite trend, a divergence that has divided researchers and wildlife managers. Some attribute the rise to shifts in shark behaviour or distribution; others say growing human activity in coastal waters is the real driver.
The disagreement extends to solutions, with no consensus on effective mitigation. Why Australia diverges from the global pattern remains contested.
Why it mattersFor Australians who swim, surf, or work at sea, the unresolved debate over causes means no clear guidance currently exists on reducing the risk.
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