Shark bites are down globally – so why are they going up in Australia? It’s complicated
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In this week’s newsletter: Opinions are divided on how to mitigate risk, and whether it’s sharks or humans themselves who are the problem. Plus, Europe breaks heat records• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Shark bites are traumatic and can spark fear and anger alongside tragedy. Around the world, the trend is flat. But in Australia, shark bites are going up.A recent number of bites, especially around Sydney’s famous beaches, has surfers, swimmers and politicians asking why. But the answers are not straightforward.Why humidity is making UK’s record-breaking June day feel hotterCan the UK kick its cod habit? Fish and chip shop favourite slips down the menu as prices soar‘No one believed it’: how a YouTube video accidentally proved Libya’s sand cat really does exist Continue reading...