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Dave, Melbourne,Australia · 10-22-2012, 09:35 AM

An article from The Herald Sun, Melbourne, 22Oct2012:

SHARK SHOCK
Western Australia is now the deadliest place in the world for shark attacks, with 5 fatalities in the past 13 months. But the more populous eastern states make Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales a statistically more likely location for attacks this summer. John West, curator of the Australian Shark Attack File, believes there will be 12 attacks this summer, based on averages for the past 10 years that include 1 fatality per year. "With more people going into the water, there is always an increased chance of encountering aquatic animals like sharks," Mr West said. "The average number of cases will probably occur this summer - but hopefully not." It's still early for sharks to appear off the eastern states in great numbers, with far more in late spring.

PS: In Australia, late spring is around November.

10-22-2012, 09:35 AM	#1
Dave, Melbourne,Australia Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 557	World's deadliest place for shark attacks: Western Australia An article from The Herald Sun, Melbourne, 22Oct2012: SHARK SHOCK Western Australia is now the deadliest place in the world for shark attacks, with 5 fatalities in the past 13 months. But the more populous eastern states make Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales a statistically more likely location for attacks this summer. John West, curator of the Australian Shark Attack File, believes there will be 12 attacks this summer, based on averages for the past 10 years that include 1 fatality per year. "With more people going into the water, there is always an increased chance of encountering aquatic animals like sharks," Mr West said. "The average number of cases will probably occur this summer - but hopefully not." It's still early for sharks to appear off the eastern states in great numbers, with far more in late spring. PS: In Australia, late spring is around November.