Recently there’s been a spike in shark bites across NSW beaches, including the attack on Leah Stewart when she was swimming at Coogee Beach in early June.  

The increased presence of sharks has prompted community calls for more action from governments to protect beachgoers. Some are even calling for shark culls. But environmental experts say culling isn’t the best course of action and could have unintended consequences.  

This week, Ben and Anoushka speak to marine biologist Professor Iain Cruthers and shark expert Melissa Cristina Marquez about why these incidents seem to be increasing, the downsides of shark culling and what could be done instead.  

With special guests, Professor Iain Cruthers  from the Sydney Institute of Marine Science and marine science education expert Melissa Cristina Marquez, 

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