Shark fisheries in Indonesia are an important economic resource in several areas. Hence, stronger regulations are needed to prevent declines in shark population.
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Queensland can no longer cull sharks in protected areas of the Great Barrier Reef, but it's time to move away from culls, nets and drumlines altogether. There are better ways to keep our beaches safe.
The Meg has all the typical monster movie cliches including some terrifically bad dialogue. But what about the science?
How many shark encounters have there been at your local beach? Explore our interactive map to see 20 years of incidents between humans and sharks in coastal waters around Australia.
Sharks can't sneeze like we do, but they can do other cool tricks -- like making their stomach stick out of their mouth to get rid of unwanted stuff.
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.
The first teeth may have evolved from combination of scales and tastebuds.
A recent shark licence buy-up in Australia is a great opportunity for fishers and conservation organisations to work together to maintain healthy ecosystems and fisheries.
What are the oldest living animals on the planet?
Understanding the genetic origins of sharks' teeth could one day lead to new treatments for humans.
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.
Giant sharks did once exist in our oceans – many millions of years ago. But rumours persist that some may still be alive today.
How new technologies and changing attitudes are enabling people and great whites to live together.
Despite low shark attack numbers, many people are afraid of being bitten. There are, however, ways to steer clear of these creatures.
Sharks and other ocean predators help protect the ocean's carbon stores by keeping other wildlife in check.
More research may not necessarily prove to be the answer to shark attacks. Instead, we should look at programs that are already working, such as aerial patrols.
The recent shark attack was enough to convince Australian surfer Mick Fanning that the colour of his surfboard may have been a factor. But what do sharks actually see in the water?
What lies behind shark safety methods.
Flake is great with steaming hot chips. But what fish species is it, and is it sustainable? In Australia, it's mainly gummy shark, which is a sustainable choice. But beware poorly labelled imitations.
The stats for 2014 have been compiled and shark attacks and fatalities are down worldwide. The numbers are truly tiny. Why do we fixate on this vanishingly rare possibility?
Top contributors
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Senior Lecturer, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University
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Associate Professor in Marine Fisheries Ecology, Macquarie University
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Marine Biologist, South African National Parks (SANParks); Institute for Communities and Wildlife in Africa, University of Cape Town, South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
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Lecturer in Evolutionary Developmental Biology, University of Sheffield
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Euan Ritchie is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Centre for Integrative Ecology, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
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Senior lecturer in Marine Ecology & Head of Blue Carbon Lab, Deakin University
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Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University
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Associate Professor, The University of Melbourne
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John Long is a Friend of The Conversation.
Strategic Professor in Palaeontology, Flinders University
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Professor of Marine Science, Deakin University
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Professor in Marine Science, Griffith University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, The University of Queensland
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Director, Florida Program for Shark Research and Coordinator of Museum Operations, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida
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Marine Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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PhD graduate, University of Southampton
