Half of all fatal shark attacks take place in Australia. How can you protect yourself – and do electronic deterrents work?

From tough wetsuits to wearable devices, experts say there are ways to reduce your risk in the ocean ...
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Spearfisherman survived shark attack by making tourniquet from shredded wetsuit

A spearfisherman survived a near-fatal shark attack by making a tourniquet from his shredded wetsuit. Josiah Kaimani Ventura, 24, of Kona, Hawaii, was spearfishing with friends at South Point, off the ...

Surfer in hospital after fourth shark attack in three days at Point Plomer near Crescent Head in NSW

A surfer has been rushed to hospital after a suspected shark attack on NSW’s Mid North Coast. The 39-year-old was reportedly ...

Calls to bring back WA's abandoned shark measure in wake of fatal attacks

After the deaths of three spearfishers from shark attacks, the conversation has turned to which shark deterrent measures are in place across the country and which ones have been found to work well.

Swimmers, surfers seen at closed Sydney beaches following fatal shark attack

Thirteen Sydney beaches were shut in the hours after the fatal shark attack - that wasn’t enough to keep these swimmers out.

How can we reduce shark attacks while also protecting marine ecosystems?

Experts have dismissed calls to cull sharks after a spate of attacks, while the New South Wales government says it won't rule anything out. It has sparked a wider conversation about how to stay safe ...