Interactions between sharks and humans happen in a variety of places. That means reducing conflict needs different interventions.
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LIfeguards could potentially have a new ally in the fight to reduce shark incidents: drones that can spot when a shark swims nearby, and automatically alert authorities.
South Africa’s white shark population faced a rapid decline in the last generation. More concerning is that their numbers might already be too low to ensure their survival.
Despite low shark attack numbers, many people are afraid of being bitten. There are, however, ways to steer clear of these creatures.
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Marine Biologist, South African National Parks (SANParks); Honorary Research Associate, South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB), South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
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Postdoctoral Researcher in management and conservation of white sharks, Stellenbosch University
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Professor of Marine Science and Management, Southern Cross University
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Postdoctoral research fellow, Southern Cross University
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Adjunct Professor, Southern Cross University
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Shark Biology & Assessment, Sydney Institute of Marine Science
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Adjunct professor, Southern Cross University
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PhD Student, University of Cape Town
