‘Absolutely ridiculous’: school beach ban under review after rash of shark attacks

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published November 14, 2023

A ban on school swimming and surfing lessons at South Australian beaches is under review after the Government brought forward aerial beach patrols after a flurry of shark attacks.

The SA Education Department paused on-water activities after 32-year-old Bridgette O'Shannessy was attacked by a shark while diving off Port ...

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