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A spate of shark bites has Australian ocean lovers on edge. People want to know why they’re rising
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A spate of shark bites has Australian ocean lovers on edge. People want to know why they’re rising

The Guardian Environment · Jun 20, 2026, 8:00 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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  • Marine biologist and shark expert Prof Rob Harcourt in the water at North Bondi, Sydney.
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  • Prefer the Guardian on GoogleRob Harcourt is heading back from a “beautiful surf” at Bondi on a warm and sunny winter’s morning in Sydney.

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Marine biologist and shark expert Prof Rob Harcourt in the water at North Bondi, Sydney. Photograph: Jessica Hromas/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Marine biologist and shark expert Prof Rob Harcourt in the water at North Bondi, Sydney. Photograph: Jessica Hromas/The Guardian Australia news. A spate of shark bites has Australian ocean lovers on edge. People want to know why they’re rising Warming ocean temperatures mean sharks are spending more time in high-population areas, yet shark net data shows no significant changes in numbers

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Prefer the Guardian on GoogleRob Harcourt is heading back from a “beautiful surf” at Bondi on a warm and sunny winter’s morning in Sydney.

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