Sea Science: Risk of Shark Attack is Minimal - CoastwatchCoastwatch
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Sharks - CoastwatchCoastwatch
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Don't Blame The Sharks For 'Perfect Storm' Of Attacks In North Carolina
Australia's waters are laden with dangerous animals, but minimising the risk of a shark bite can be done - ABC News
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Shark attacks are more common in the Atlantic Ocean
Why are your chances of being attacked by a shark greater in coastal waters in comparison to the open ocean? - Quora
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Researchers surprised to find sharks don't avoid city coastlines
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Scientists have an explanation why there is an increase of shark attacks off East Coast - ABC News
Australia's waters are laden with dangerous animals, but minimising the risk of a shark bite can be done - ABC News
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Shark attacks are more common in the Atlantic Ocean
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Sharks swimming closer to shore, which threatens humans — and sharks
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There's a rise in shark attacks, but the risk is low, study finds
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Shark attacks: fear in the water
Sharks swimming closer to shore, which threatens humans — and sharks
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What's the chance of being attacked by a shark - the hard numbers