Four shark attacks in two days. Why Australia’s beaches are so dangerous this year
CNN • • world
Key Points:
- Around 40 beaches in New South Wales remain closed after four bull shark attacks in 48 hours, linked to heavy rainfall causing murky water conditions that attract the sharks closer to popular swimming areas.
- Bull sharks, capable of living in both fresh and saltwater, move down the coast during summer, especially after heavy rains flush food into the ocean, increasing the risk of attacks in Sydney’s coastal waters.
- The recent attacks include a 12-year-old boy and a 25-year-old surfer in critical condition, with emergency responders emphasizing the importance of staying out of the water until conditions improve.
- Despite the closures and warnings, some surfers continue to enter the water, prompting increased monitoring efforts including drone surveillance, rescue helicopters, and patrols by
