Byron Bay

Byron Bay, a popular holiday destination in northern NSW, Australia, is currently newsworthy due to two separate events. Firstly, a large number of sharks, including black tip whalers, dusky whalers, and bull sharks, have been observed feeding on baitfish in the shallows around the bay. This multi-day feeding frenzy has been captured by locals and shared widely, highlighting the abundance of marine life in the area. Secondly, a man has been charged with manslaughter in connection to a death that occurred at a spiritual retreat near Byron Bay in 2021. The retreat, located in Collins Creek, about 60 kilometers from Byron Bay, involved the use of psychedelics and frog toxin. These events bring attention to both the natural environment and alternative practices within the Byron Bay region.