How to keep safe from Australia’s beach hazards

Man sollte immer zwischen den Flaggen schwimmen

Man sollte immer zwischen den Flaggen schwimmen Source: iStockphoto / Paul D Wade/Getty Images/iStockphoto

When we think of Australian beaches, sharks often come to mind. On average one fatal attack is reported each year, but in the same period we averaged 122 coastal drowning deaths, with 25 per cent due to dangerous rip currents. Knowing where and when to swim is the best defence against these beach hazards.


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