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    Tag: Sharks

    It’s OK to think about sharks, everyone else does

    Learn how rationalisation can help you manage your shark anxiety and enjoy your ocean swimming. Plus, advice on shark deterrent devices, like Sharkban…
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    Andre Slade 18 March 2024
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    OPINION: Fear is easy, let’s choose the higher path

    I'm more sad than angry, that there are ocean-lovers out there that are spreading misinformation about sharks.
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    Lia Trebilcock 24 November 2018
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    Ocean swim entries down 21% as s***k anxiety builds

    There has been a worrying 21% drop in entries to ocean swim events so far this season; what is keeping swimmers away?
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    OceanFit 13 December 2015
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    Great White Shark Bondi

    Great white shark caught at Bondi Beach

    This morning a Great White Shark was unfortunately caught in the shark nets at Bondi Beach, but this shouldn't be of concern for rational ocean swimme…
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    OceanFit 19 November 2014
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    A metal yellow buoy sits on the beach ready to be put into the water.

    Who’s a clever buoy? Facial recognition detecting sharks

    "Who's a clever buoy?!" This buoy obviously, because its new built-in face-recognition software is detecting sharks in the water and texting lifeguard…
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    OceanFit 26 May 2014
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    Face-to-face with a great white shark

    Deano ticks another thing off his bucket list by going face-to-face with a Great White Shark! + VIDEO
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    Dean Gladstone 6 December 2012
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    5 most common ocean anxieties and how to overcome them

    Whether it’s a niggling side-thought, or an inherent fear, your ocean anxieties can be a massive barrier to enjoying the ocean.
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    Andre Slade 7 March 2012
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    Complete Eastside Radio surf safety interview series

    Sit back, grab a coffee and listen to OceanFit's owner Andre Slade discuss a range of surf safety topics with Dan from Eastside Radio.
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    OceanFit 3 March 2012
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    Don’t stop swimming because of sexy shark attacks

    Sharks are an ocean swimmers worst nightmare but is the risk of a shark attack while you're swimming really something to be worried about?
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    Rob Brander 6 January 2012
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    It’s summer, so it must be shark season!

    What are your chances of encountering a shark during your ocean swim and how are the 'sensationalist media' affecting our perception of the real risk.
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    Ken Meese 30 November 2011
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