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Daring Expedition to Uncover the Secrets of the Great White Shark Underway

An expedition to uncover the secrets of the great white shark is underway, led by researchers from Russia and France. The mission was almost cut short when the inflatable catamaran they were travelling in was attacked by sharks in the Coral Sea, but the sailors were rescued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The mission will continue, and the researchers are determined to unlock the mystery of the great white shark.

Queensland Man Escapes Close Encounter with Saltwater Crocodile While Snorkeling Off Cape York Coast

On Saturday, Marcus McGowan had a close encounter with a saltwater crocodile while snorkeling off the Cape York Coast in Australia. He was able to pry the reptile's jaws off his head and fend it off with his right hand, which was subsequently bitten. McGowan was taken to hospital and treated for lacerations to his head and right hand, with the Queensland Government's hospital service saying he was "very lucky" to have escaped the attack.

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