Bull sharks are spending longer in Sydney Harbor and other summer grounds—here's how you can stay safe
Phys.org • 1/20/2026
Summary
Four people have been bitten by sharks in New South Wales in the last two days, with three incidents occurring in Sydney Harbor. Two of the victims are in critical condition. Bull sharks are spending longer in Sydney Harbor and other summer grounds.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
85d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
2045
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^2045/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^2045/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 85 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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