Scientists confirm ‘sharktober’ is real as decades of data reveal month when attacks spike - The pattern appears to be driven by tiger shark biology, not by more people being in the water, marine biol

Newly released footage has captured the terrifying moment a surfer was dragged underwater during a shark attack at Manly Beach, as witnesses frantically fought to keep the injured man alive. The man, aged 27, was bitten just after 6pm and pulled unconscious from the water by fellow surfers.

Two surfers attacked on the same day in Sydney, Australia.

The brother of a fatal shark attack victim says the recent shark spree is ‘unprecedented’, as two people fight for their lives in hospital after attacks at Manly, Vaucluse and Dee Why.

A young Australian boy is in critical condition after being bitten by a shark in Sydney's harbour. Following heavy rains, ideal conditions attracted the bull shark suspected of the attack. The boy was rescued by friends and authorities,

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Heather Boswell was 19 and working as a researcher when she became the victim of a horrific great white shark attack off Chile - and it was all captured on camera

A Shark Aware Program could also encourage surfers, divers and swimmers to: Check the shark alert system before going out. Avoid going out alone, especially on grey, overcast days. Recognise the signs of shark activity, including the presence of seals, and when to exercise caution.

Australia’s fire danger ratings alerts millions to potentially fatal danger. Experts say we can do the same for sharks