Australia shuts down beaches after 4 shark attacks

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Australia shuts down beaches after 4 shark attacks; woman found dead surrounded by dingoes
The body of a 19-year-old Canadian woman was found on a beach surrounded by dingoes; officials said it was too early to determine the cause of death.

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Four shark attacks in two days. Why Australia’s beaches are so dangerous this year
After 4 shark attacks in Australia in 3 days, beachgoers urged to "just go to a local pool"
Australia shuts dozens of east coast beaches after shark attacks
Dozens of beaches along Australia's east coast, including in Sydney, closed on Tuesday after four shark attacks in two days, as heavy rains left waters murky and more likely to attract the animals.

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Shark bites surfer in Australia’s fourth attack in 48 hours
Three Sydney shark attacks in 26 hours leave two in critical condition
Australian boy in critical condition after Sydney Harbour shark attack
The boy, believed to be 12 or 13, had been jumping off rocks with friends late on Sunday afternoon at a beach in Vaucluse, around 9 km (5.5 miles) from the CBD and in the harbour, when he was attacked...

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Nico Antic update: Close family member breaks silence after 12-year-old was attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour
Family of 12-year-old Sydney Harbour shark attack victim prepare for ‘worst possible outcome’

4 shark bites in 48 hours: how what we do on land may shape shark behaviour

Recent shark attacks may be linked less to shark behaviour – and more to the pollutants, pesticides and parasites humans send into the ocean.

Are shark attacks on the rise, and where do most cases occur?

Swimmers in Sydney have been urged to stay out of the water after three people were seriously wounded during a spate of shark attacks in New South Wales.
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More shark attacks are inevitable

If greater active risk mitigation steps are not taken and shark numbers not responsibly reduced, many more people will be mauled and killed.

What to know about NSW’s shark attacks, including where not to swim

A 39-year-old man has been rushed to hospital after a shark attack on NSW’s Mid North Coast. The incident is the fourth shark attack in the state in the past 48 hours.

‘F1 pit stop’: Incredible ‘blood drop’ detail as four attacked by sharks in Sydney in two days

A man who was attacked by a bull shark at Manly would have likely died without critical units of blood he received following a swift, 10-second handover between police and paramedics likened to “F1 pit stop” on a Sydney bridge.

How swimmers can stay safe from surging shark attacks

Swimmers are being encouraged to stay 'shark smart' after four recent attacks, as attention turns to safety measures designed to control the apex predators.
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