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1 online resource (streaming video file) (51 min. 39 sec.) ; 299767229 bytes |
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"I was going to keep punching him 'til I was dead. I was going to go down fighting" - Craig Ison. With two fatalities in the last year, several seriously injured and countless other reports of sightings, bumps and other interactions, the north coast communities of NSW are all talking about one thing: sharks. So why are there more shark encounters in this particular area now? And how much do we actually know about sharks?This week, Insight visits the Northern Rivers region of NSW, which takes in popular surfing and tourist destinations Byron Bay, Ballina, and Lennox Head.The NSW Premier Mike Baird has promised $250,000 for water and air surveillance of the northern NSW coastline, as well as a shark tagging program that's underway and an independent review of existing shark deterrent technologies.Can wetsuits and striped boards make surfers appear less attractive to sharks? And why are some colours to be avoided in the water - like 'yum yum yellow'?In this episode, filmed at the Lennox Head Hotel, Insight brings together scientists, marine ecologists, surfers, fishermen, and concerned local community members.Heading into summer, what might actually work to keep people safe in the water? |
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Closed captioning in English |
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Broadcast 2015-09-29 at 20:30:00 |
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Classification: NC |
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Fishing baits.
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Near-death experiences -- Psychological aspects.
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Shark attacks -- Prevention.
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Sharks -- Behavior.
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Victims -- Psychology.
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New South Wales -- North Coast.
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Streaming video
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Brockie, Jenny, host
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Meredith, Garry, host
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Bucher, Daniel, contributor
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Butcher, Paul, contributor
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Fanning, Bernard, contributor
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Glibert, Jann, contributor
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Hilliard, Phil, contributor
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Ison, Craig, contributor
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Latimer, Georgie, contributor
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Rogers, Darren, contributor
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Wright, David, contributor
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