Fatal Encounter: A Glimpse into Australia's Shark Attack Crisis The recent tragedy off the coast of Far North Queensland, where 54 year old Michael Jensz lost his life to a shark attack, has raised questions about Australia's handling of these incidents.
While shark attacks are statistically rare in Australia, they do occur with enough frequency to warrant scrutiny of the nation's policies and practices.
A closer look at the statistics on shark attacks reveals that many incidents go unreported or underreported, particularly when they occur in remote areas.