What could be behind these incidents?
How can people stay safe?
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- Avoid swimming in murky water wherever possible
- Avoid swimming in Sydney Harbour after heavy rain
- Avoid surfing at nearshore beaches until the dirty water clears
- Avoid swimming where people are fishing, especially where fish cleaning occurs
- Avoid swimming where baitfish are common, including where other marine predators such as dolphins are hunting
- Monitor local council and state fisheries websites for updates on staying shark smart this summer.
