Shark bites in Sydney increase as ocean temperatures rise
A spate of shark bites in Sydney has ocean lovers concerned, with 34-year-old Leah Stewart suffering severe injuries last Saturday. Experts report a rising trend in bites, with incidents increasing from an average of 12 per year in the 2000s to 21 this decade. Warming ocean temperatures may be driving sharks closer to populated coastal areas.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 20:00 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 20:10 UTC
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