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Can anyone explain the Australian addiction to swimming in sharky waters?

A recent attack on a 35-year-old swimmer has fueled cull calls, but experts say removing sharks would not eliminate the risk.

Summary by Newcastle Herald
Following Leah Williams' Coogee attack, former PM Tony Abbott demanded culls. Discover why scientists call it an 'ecological catastrophe'.

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Can anyone explain the Australian addiction to swimming in sharky waters?

Following Leah Williams' Coogee attack, former PM Tony Abbott demanded culls. Discover why scientists call it an 'ecological catastrophe'.

·Newcastle, Australia
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Newcastle Herald broke the news in Newcastle, Australia on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
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