News
Sharks are mistaking humans for food, study shows
A groundbreaking study has given convincing evidence of the mistaken identity theory, which despite being widely cited, until now had not been scientifically proven.
Tag: shark bite
Science & Environment
How to survive a shark encounter
Start your shark encounter management plan here.
News
New first aid technique could save shark bite victims
An Australian National University scientist and surfer has developed a simple new method to cut blood loss for shark bite victims.
Science & Environment
Sharks and the media: how should we report?
The media is regularly held responsible for the fear people have for sharks and what’s been called ‘emotional’ or ‘reactionary’ policy making. Here, we chat to the experts about what has to change.
Science & Environment
‘Drum lines aren’t the answer, education is’
Experts and Whitsunday locals say that drum lines aren’t the answer following a fatal shark bite earlier this week.
Wildlife
The truth behind the Whitsundays shark encounters
When two people were bitten by sharks in the Whitsundays in less than 24 hours the reactions were swift, but were they right?