Shark attacks on the rise: Public perception and reality

Shark attacks on the rise: Public perception and reality

SOLOMON FRANKLIN is a year 12 student at Perth Waldorf School who is completing his major assignment for the year, which is an examination of WA’s shark mitigation strategies. Sitting down with him earlier this week, the Chook was quite stunned about what he has discovered in an area we’d covered quite extensively over the years, so we invited him to contribute a series of articles explaining what he discovered – and how we might be able to do t…

Protecting Charlotte Harbor sharks & large estuary

BY BARRIER ISLAND PARKS Editor’s Note: This is one of six weekly wildlife articles submitted by the Barrier Island Parks Society to raise awareness about the issues facing our island communities. This week, Charlotte Harbor sharks. Charlotte Harbor is the second-largest open-water estuary in Florida, covering over 270 square miles. It also has a watershed of 4,400 miles. Encompassed by Charlotte and Lee counties, it is known worldwide for its sp…

Anniversary trip marred by Bimini shark attack

AN American tourist celebrating his 40th wedding anniversary was bitten by a shark during a snorkelling excursion in Bimini after tour operators assured participants the animals would keep their distance.