Estimating man's danger to sharks
Southern Australia has many species of sharks and their relatives. Very few of these species pose any danger to humans, but we humans pose a serious danger to most of them.
Southern Australia has many species of sharks and their relatives. Very few of these species pose any danger to humans, but we humans pose a serious danger to most of them.
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Ecology
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Ecology
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Plants & Animals
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Plants & Animals
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