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Shark Attack Sparks Safety Warnings for Sydney Swimmers

2/22/2026

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Glenn Johns, a former police diver, warns against swimming in Sydney Harbour after Nico Antic's death, believed to be a shark attack.
He advocates using shark-proof netting areas to improve safety.
Dean Cropp, a charter boat operator, says swimming should continue because loud noises deter sharks.
Dr. Amy Smoothey of the New South Wales (NSW) shark management program says climate change has altered shark behavior, increasing sightings.
Authorities advise avoiding river mouths.

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Glenn Johns, a former police diver, warns against swimming in Sydney Harbour after Nico Antic's death, believed to be a shark attack.
He advocates using shark-proof netting areas to improve safety.
Dean Cropp, a charter boat operator, says swimming should continue because loud noises deter sharks.
Dr. Amy Smoothey of the New South Wales (NSW) shark management program says climate change has altered shark behavior, increasing sightings.
Authorities advise avoiding river mouths.