Shark Attacks
The NSW government is set to remove shark nets at beaches from Newcastle to Wollongong a month early this year amid growing concerns from marine advocates and experts.
Surfer missing in WA's south-east after shark attack
Wharton Beach, east of Esperance, has been closed after the surfer was spotted in distress just after midday.
Woman attacked by shark at beach in Sydney's south
The woman, aged in her 50s, was pulled from the water by onlookers when she was bitten by the shark at about 1:30pm on Friday.
Witnesses report person dragged into water in NSW fishing contest
Rescue crews are searching for a person who went missing after falling overboard during a fishing competition off the coast of Newcastle. Witnesses reported seeing the individual taken by a shark.
Man stable after being bitten by shark north of Brisbane
A Queensland Ambulance Services spokesperson said the man was bitten on the leg and abdomen.
Bull shark attack like 'being hit by a freight train', surfer says
As Dave Pearson surfaced from a brutal shark encounter, he saw red water everywhere around him. With the shark still lurking underneath him, his first instinct was to stop the bleeding and get out of the surf.
Fishers fear livelihoods and lives are in danger from bull sharks
Many millions of dollars of prime-eating fish are being wasted as the number of bull sharks increase dramatically, an experienced Queensland fisherman says.
US had triple the unprovoked shark bites compared to Australia in 2024
As the number of shark attacks decline globally, a new report reveals how many incidents occurred in 2024.
Family pays tribute to 17yo girl killed by shark at Bribie Island
The grief-stricken father of 17-year-old Charlize Zmuda says he is "gutted" by the tragedy, but doesn't want the community to stop coming to the beach.
More than a thousand gather at vigil for 17yo killed in shark attack
Charlize Zmuda was swimming at Woorim Beach when she was fatally injured on Monday.
Seventeen-year-old girl killed in shark attack at Bribie Island
Paramedics from the Queensland Ambulance Service were called to Woorim Beach shortly before 5pm today.
Community demands more shark mitigation funding after fatal SA attacks
Streaky Bay local Danny Lee, who is frustrated the community has been left to mitigate the risk of shark attacks on their coastline, is asking the government to increase funding to protect ocean users.
Surfer who could see shark 'was going to have a crack' tells of narrow escape
A West Australian surfer says he is extremely lucky to escape injury after a shark charged at him and bit a chunk out of his surfboard.
Scientists back acoustic tagging of sharks as part of wider warning system for SA
While scientists say increasing electronic monitoring of white sharks across South Australia's coastline could help warn beachgoers of imminent danger, the state government has other ideas.
'We will miss you': Family of Lance Appleby farewell shark attack victim
Friends and family gathered in Streaky Bay in honour of 28-year-old Lance Appleby, who was attacked by a shark at Granites Beach earlier this month. He was described as "genuine", "cheeky" and someone who "always made the effort to check in on mates".
Hundreds pay tribute to shark attack victim in touching paddle out event
A week after the search for his body concluded, surfers and members of the local community have paid tribute to Lance Appleby who was taken by a shark while surfing on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.
Not all shark attacks are random and you can take steps to reduce risk
Shark attacks have steadily risen over time as more people enter the water, but one shark researcher says the likelihood of being bitten is still "exceptionally low".
Surfing's risks have rarely been starker — but some of us can't stay away
ABC photojournalist and surfer Che Chorley spent much of 2024 researching and writing about sharks, and here reflects on the latest tragedy on South Australia's west coast.
Search ends for surfer attacked by shark as fundraiser soars past 80ドルk
Police have concluded a search for surfer Lance Appleby, who was killed in a shark attack in South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.
Surfing community again in mourning after latest shark attack on SA coast
For the fourth time in 20 months, South Australia's surfing community is collectively grieving — this time after a shark attacked a 28-year-old man on the state's west coast.
Shark attack victim identified as surfer Lance Appleby
The victim of a suspected fatal shark attack off South Australia's west coast has been identified as 28-year-old Lance Appleby.