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Humans blamed as shark attacks 'double'
AFP, Published on 13/02/2012
» Sharks killed twice as many swimmers and surfers last year than in 2010, with the increase due largely to a growth in tourism and changing shark patterns due to global warming.
Witnesses say Aussie shark attack 'like Jaws'
AFP, Published on 19/01/2012
» An Australian surfer was recovering on Thursday after being dragged under the water by a shark that sliced his leg open then circled him as he screamed for help in a scene witnesses said was "like Jaws".
New Year's parties rock around the world
AFP, Published on 01/01/2012
» Extravagant firework displays lit up the skies from Sydney to New York in a global New Year's party as revelers set aside economic gloom, divisions and other worries to usher in 2012 in style.
Swimming tragedy sparks hi-tech safety drive
AFP, Published on 20/07/2011
» The death of a competitor in an open water race has prompted swimming chiefs to introduce high-tech sonar equipment to keep athletes safe at the world championships in Shanghai.