Shark Attacks
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4 shark attacks in 2 days prompt dozens of Australia beach closuresThe beach closures come at the height of summer in the Southern Hemisphere, a time when beaches across Australia are typically busy with locals and visitors.TrendingJan 20
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Multiple shark attacks reported in N.Y. — and 50 sharks spotted at one beachA spate of shark attacks off the coast of Long Island, New York reportedly left five people injured, including two 15-year-olds.U.S. NewsJul 5, 2023
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Man has foot ripped off, another has leg mauled by shark while snorkelling Great Barrier ReefThe two were "wrestling" in the ocean when the attacks occurred.TrendingOct 30, 2019
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Shark attacks surfer in Australia, third victim in a monthA witness says a surfer has sustained injuries in the third shark attack off New South Wales state north of Sydney in a month.WorldOct 23, 2016
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Man bitten by shark in North Carolina is fifth such attack in the past 2 weeksAuthorities say a man has been bitten multiple times by a shark on North Carolina's Outer Banks, the fifth such attack in the past two weeks.WorldJun 26, 2015
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North Carolina town still on lookout after shark attacks on 2 youthsA North Carolina beach town was staying on lookout Tuesday, but people were still swimming in the ocean after two youths were mauled by at least one shark over the weekend.WorldJun 16, 2015
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Australia’s shark cull ‘ill-advised’ way of preventing attacks: expertA Canadian shark expert calls a shark cull in Australia "ill-advised" and said such efforts are often found to be "very ineffective" in preventing shark attacks.EnvironmentJan 27, 2014
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