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Do shark culls keep people safe in the ocean? Here's what the science says

Do shark culls keep people safe in the ocean? Here's what the science says
Phys.org Monday 15 June 2026, 19:20 UTC 1 min read
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A young mother remains in hospital after being bitten by a shark at Coogee Beach in Sydney on Saturday morning. Leah Stewart, 35, was swimming about 30 meters (33 yards) offshore when the shark—believed to be a 3- to 4-meter (10- to 13-foot) great white shark—struck.

A young mother remains in hospital after being bitten by a shark at Coogee Beach in Sydney on Saturday morning. Leah Stewart, 35, was swimming about 30 meters (33 yards) offshore when the shark—believed to be a 3- to 4-meter (10- to 13-foot) great white shark—struck.
Coogee Beach (LOCATION) Sydney (LOCATION) Leah Stewart (PERSON)
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