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Travellers’ Guide: Sydney’s safest beaches with protection from sharks

January 20, 2026 by Peter Lynch
Shark sighted warning

Shark attacks have given Sydney a reputation as a dangerous swimming city.
So it may surprise you to learn that Sydney remains one of the safest cities in the world to enjoy ocean swimming, provided you follow local advice and understand where shark nets are in place.

Categories Harbour & Beaches, Things to do Tags beaches, harbour pools, sharks, swimming Leave a comment
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