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Girl, woman, bitten by sharks in separate Volusia County attacks
Published on 3 Sep, 2012 at 17:05 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed 537 views times | No Comments
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — An 8-year-old Deltona girl and 56-year-old woman are recovering after being bitten by sharks in New Smyrna Beach on Sunday. WFTV learned the girl was bitten on the calf and hand but was not seriously injured. “She was brave,” said Capt. Jack Driskell of Volusia County Beach Patrol. “She didn’t want
Western Australia: Independent Report on Shark Netting
Published on 3 Sep, 2012 at 4:01 in Attacks & Incidents, Front Page | Viewed 7,064 views times | 1 Comment
Media Release Department of Fisheries, Western Australia Monday 3 September 2012 ——————————— Shark netting report open for public comment •Independent report recommends shark enclosures for WA beaches •Study recommends against shark nets and drum line use in WA •State Government looks to feasibility for beach enclosures A report into the effectiveness of shark netting and