Four attacks in 48 hours: How east Australia's beaches became a 'perfect storm' for sharks
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In a 48-hour period between January 18th and 20th, 2024, eastern Australia experienced four shark attacks across a 300km stretch of coastline. The incidents, occurring in locations ranging from Sydney Harbour to beaches further north, involved both swimmers and surfers. One 12-year-old boy died from his injuries. Experts attribute the unusual cluster of attacks to a "perfect storm" of environmental factors, particularly heavy rainfall creating ideal conditions for bull sharks, who thrive in the resulting warm, brackish water near river mouths and estuaries. While the attacks sparked public concern and calls for shark culls, experts advocate for increased awareness of shark behavior and a reevaluation of human interaction with these animals.
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