A spearfisher reflects on increased shark encounters, particularly great whites, in Australia and New Zealand. The author notes the humbling experience of facing these apex predators and discusses potential links between surging whale populations and shark numbers, while lamenting polarized public discourse on the issue.
The Socceroos prepare for a crucial World Cup match against Paraguay, while rescuers race to save thousands trapped after a devastating earthquake in Venezuela. In Australia, Karl Stefanovic has left Nine following criticism over a podcast, and a new political party, Community Strong Australia, has launched.
Leah Stewart, attacked by a great white shark at Sydney's Coogee beach, is no longer in critical condition and remembers the incident in detail, her brother reported. The 34-year-old teacher is recovering from an arm amputation and other severe injuries, while Sydney beaches face closures due to increased great white shark sightings.
Leah Stewart, a teacher attacked by a great white shark at Sydney's Coogee beach, has woken from a coma after 10 days. She uttered "I love you" to her mother and partner. Stewart, 34, has undergone multiple surgeries, including an arm amputation, and remains in intensive care. Meanwhile, shark sightings at Bondi beach have led to closures and renewed calls for shark culling, though the premier stated great whites are protected.
Leah Stewart, a 35-year-old teacher, is in critical condition after a shark attack at Coogee Beach. Her family is facing a fight for her survival, dealing with severe injuries including an arm amputation, while a debate over shark culling emerges.
A 35-year-old schoolteacher, Leah Stewart, has had her arm amputated and is in critical condition after a suspected 3.5-metre great white shark attack at Coogee beach. The incident has sparked a political debate over shark culling in NSW, with former PM Tony Abbott advocating for it and Premier Chris Minns rejecting the idea due to the species being protected.
A 35-year-old schoolteacher, Leah Stewart, has had her arm amputated and is in critical condition after a suspected 3.5-meter great white shark attack at Coogee beach. The incident has sparked a political debate on beach safety, with calls for a shark cull rejected by the NSW Premier.
Following a shark attack in Sydney, former PM Tony Abbott called for shark culling. Experts like Prof. Rob Harcourt and Prof. Culum Brown argue this is unscientific and politically motivated, stating culls won't reduce risk and could harm ecosystems. NSW Premier Chris Minns ruled out a cull, citing protected species status and lack of evidence for effectiveness, suggesting technology like drones instead.
An angler inadvertently caught and safely released a rare great white shark off Nantucket, sharing a video to educate others on proper catch-and-release techniques for vulnerable species.
A 38-year-old man has died after being attacked by a 13ft great white shark at Horseshoe Reef, Western Australia. The incident occurred near Rottnest Island, north-west of Perth. This is the first fatal shark attack in the state since March last year.
A 38-year-old man died after a fatal shark attack by a great white at Horseshoe Reef, Western Australia. The incident near Rottnest Island is the first fatal attack in the state since March last year.
The sharks might also be the most physiologically vulnerable to warming waters.
