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The Guardian // World

Are surging shark sightings and strandings linked to South Australia’s toxic algal bloom?

Friday 16th May 2025, 3:00PM

Some have speculated there is a link, but it’s too soon to say, one expert says, with toxicology results expected to reveal more soonGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastShark sightings and strandings are unusually high across South Australia amid a prolonged toxic algal bloom, but scientists say it’s too soon to link to recent shark incidents.On Thursday, a swimmer was bitten by a shark at Port Noarlunga beach, 30km south of Adelaide’s CBD, one of a rising number of reported sharks swimming closer to shore – with some washing up dead on beaches.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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