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Shark expert says Tony Abbott ‘doesn’t understand the science’ after former PM calls for cull

The Guardian World Monday 15 June 2026, 03:02 UTC By Graham Readfearn and Petra Stock 1 min read
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Another expert says drone technology may have prevented a shark attack at Coogee beach on SaturdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA shark behaviour expert says Tony Abbott “doesn’t understand the science” after the former prime minister called for sharks to be culled in the wake of an attack at a Sydney beach. A woman, aged in her 30s, was in a critical but stable condition on Monday after being bitten on the...

Another expert says drone technology may have prevented a shark attack at Coogee beach on Saturday

A shark behaviour expert says Tony Abbott “doesn’t understand the science” after the former prime minister called for sharks to be culled in the wake of an attack at a Sydney beach.

A woman, aged in her 30s, was in a critical but stable condition on Monday after being bitten on the leg and arm by what was thought to be a great white shark on Saturday morning.

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