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This map shows where shark attacks have taken place between 1791 and 2009. Each red dot represents an attack!

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On any summer’s day, there are literally thousands of people taking a dip at beautiful Australian beaches. It’s been estimated that around 100 million people pop down to the beach each year. Not everyone ends up as shark food, though! But as the population continues to grow and spread, the occasional deadly encounter becomes inevitable!

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Shark attacks

Fatalities

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