South Australia’s coastline faces an alarming ecological event as shark strandings surge amid an ongoing toxic algal bloom. The bloom, intensified by marine heatwaves and drought, has already decimated over 200 marine species. Scientists suspect biotoxins may be disorienting sharks, leading to their unusual behavior. While shark sightings have increased, authorities stress there’s no confirmed rise in threat to humans. Investigations are underway.

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