Shark Talk: What’s Really Happening in NSW Waters? (SOLD OUT)
Following several recent shark bite incidents across NSW, this community talk will explore how we can better understand shark behaviour while keeping people safe in our shared ocean spaces.
Bringing together leading experts – Dr Amy Smoothey, NSW DPI Shark Research Group, Emeritus Professor Rob Harcourt, marine ecologist and marine predator specialist, and Professor Nathan Hart, a world authority in shark sensory biology and human–shark interactions, this discussion will explore the environmental and ecological factors that influence shark presence, including rainfall, water quality, temperature, migration patterns and seasonal beach use.
The discussion will place recent events in scientific context, addressing common misconceptions about sharks, examining why bites can appear to cluster under certain conditions, and highlighting practical, evidence-based ways ocean users can reduce risk. Grounded in research and focused on coexistence, this event aims to separate fact from fiction and foster a balanced, informed perspective on sharks in NSW waters.
Free event, bookings essential.
Bringing together leading experts – Dr Amy Smoothey, NSW DPI Shark Research Group, Emeritus Professor Rob Harcourt, marine ecologist and marine predator specialist, and Professor Nathan Hart, a world authority in shark sensory biology and human–shark interactions, this discussion will explore the environmental and ecological factors that influence shark presence, including rainfall, water quality, temperature, migration patterns and seasonal beach use.
The discussion will place recent events in scientific context, addressing common misconceptions about sharks, examining why bites can appear to cluster under certain conditions, and highlighting practical, evidence-based ways ocean users can reduce risk. Grounded in research and focused on coexistence, this event aims to separate fact from fiction and foster a balanced, informed perspective on sharks in NSW waters.
Free event, bookings essential.
Wednesday 18 March 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (UTC+11)
Location
Barry O'Keefe Library (Mosman)
Library Walk, 605 Military Road, Mosman NSW 2088
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Shark Talk: What’s Really Happening in NSW Waters? (SOLD OUT)
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