Australian Geographic Shark Blog
Shark nets: Protecting us or just harming sharks?
Our Shark Editor-at-Large Blake Chapman explains the history behind shark nets, their impact and whether or not they’re effective.
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Australian Geographic Shark Blog
How adequate are Australia’s shark conservation efforts?
Australia is a shark hotspot, but how well are we looking after these incredible animals?
Australian Geographic Shark Blog
The whale carcass debate
It’s an incredible sight to see: sharks feasting on a whale carcass, but could it be that this is encouraging more human-shark interactions?
Australian Geographic Shark Blog
The truth about shark numbers
Are shark populations increasing? Our shark editor-at-large Blake Chapman gets to the bottom of the question.
Australian Geographic Shark Blog
Why sharks are important to the study of human health
Despite our differences, sharks are providing some truly notable outcomes for human health.
Australian Geographic Shark Blog
With water, we have sharks: 8 shark safety tips
We are about to take a big, sweaty step into summer. With summer comes a number of reliable certainties: longer days, holidays, heat, and for many, beach time. The latter inevitably also brings with it a fear of sharks.