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Australia bites back at shark attacks
Western Australia authorities taking bold measures to stop the fierce sea creatures from killing people.
Last Modified: 28 Sep 2012 21:11

The government in Australia is taking measures to stop sharks from killing people with a $7m programme designed to "track, catch and destroy" any predator that comes close to its westernmost beaches.

The decision comes after five people were killed this year alone.

Al Jazeera's Stephanie Scawen reports.

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