Shark bites in Sydney leave surfers fearful as warming oceans draw sharks closer to populated beaches
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Graham Readfearn
Summary
A spate of shark bites in Sydney has left surfers and beachgoers traumatized and fearful, with many avoiding the water. Rob Harcourt, a marine predator researcher and lifelong surfer, notes that warming ocean temperatures are drawing sharks closer to high-population areas, though shark net data shows no significant changes in shark numbers. The article explores the psychological impact on the surfing community and the complex factors behind the perceived rise in shark encounters.
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bskyShark bites in Sydney leave surfers fearful as warming oceans draw sharks closer to populated beachestheguardian.comKey quotes
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A lot of people are very nervous – they're traumatised
The compelling pull of the city's world famous surf breaks has been neutered by tragedy, fear and uncertainty
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