A spate of shark bites has Australian ocean lovers on edge. People want to know why they’re rising

The Guardian Environment Saturday 20 June 2026, 20:00 UTC By Graham Readfearn Environment and climate correspondent 1 min read

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Warming ocean temperatures mean sharks are spending more time in high-population areas, yet shark net data shows no significant changes in numbersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRob Harcourt is heading back from a “beautiful surf” at Bondi on a warm and sunny winter’s morning in Sydney. But for him and many of his surfing mates, the compelling pull of the city’s world famous surf breaks has been neutered by tragedy, fear and uncertainty.

Warming ocean temperatures mean sharks are spending more time in high-population areas, yet shark net data shows no significant changes in numbers

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Rob Harcourt is heading back from a “beautiful surf” at Bondi on a warm and sunny winter’s morning in Sydney.

But for him and many of his surfing mates, the compelling pull of the city’s world famous surf breaks has been neutered by tragedy, fear and uncertainty.

Australian (ORG) Warming (PERSON) Harcourt (ORG) Bondi (LOCATION) Sydney (LOCATION)

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A spate of shark bites has Australian ocean lovers on edge. People want to know why they’re rising

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