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.
