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Shark expert says Tony Abbott ‘doesn’t understand the science’ after former PM calls for cull

Another expert says drone technology may have prevented a shark attack at Coogee beach on Saturday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A…

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Shark expert says Tony Abbott ‘doesn’t understand the science’ after former PM calls for cull

Another expert says drone technology may have prevented a shark attack at Coogee beach on Saturday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A shark behaviour expert says Tony Abbott “doesn’t understand the science” after the former prime minister called for sharks to be culled in the wake of an attack at a Sydney beach. Leah Stewart, a 35-year-old mother, was in a critical but stable condition on Monday after being bitten on the leg and arm by what was thought to be a great white shark on Saturday morning. Continue reading...

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