South African authorities put up a shark exclusion net Friday at a popular beach in Cape Town, a first in the city as they try to avert further deadly attacks.
Other
Mar 22, 2013
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A high-tech version of the reputedly life-saving punch to a shark's nose is being tested in an effort to protect humans without harming the toothy predators or other sea creatures.
Plants & Animals
Nov 12, 2014
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Shark nets are being trialled at five locations in northern New South Wales in response to a recent spate of shark attacks in this area.
Ecology
Dec 8, 2016
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The great shark debate continues in Australia as summer approaches. Shark bites on bathers and surfers are a particularly sensitive reality. These are personal and community-wide tragedies that implore us to find adequate ...
Ecology
Oct 22, 2012
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Every summer, many Australians head to the ocean to swim, surf, sail, kayak, and walk along the beach.
Environment
Jan 3, 2023
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In less than eight years, white sharks in South Africa have all but disappeared from their historical hotspots in False Bay and Gansbaai, on the Western Cape coast. These areas were once known as the "white shark capital ...
Plants & Animals
May 2, 2024
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