Can you cite these cases, please? I was only able to Google 4 fatal attacks against scuba divers in your area in the last 25 years, one which may have been postmortem scavenging and one of which involved abalone fishing, which is not a normal diving activity.
Check the Shark Attack Files for the global statistics on shark attacks. I had a quick look and couldn't see more than five fatal attacks in a region as defined in the OP in a 12 month period.
I understand that you crafted the post in order to give the result you wanted. I think that's pretty clear. However, the result you wanted is not the result that would be supported by the majority of divers. Does this not make you question the validity of your poll? R..
Going over old ground here. I've previously discussed in detail the rationale behind the various limits. Clearly we don't agree.
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I've noted that five fatal attacks in a 12 month period seems to be the upper limit that is typically tolerated by communities.
Like Hell! You do not speak for the community in its entirety you are speaking to hear what you want. You certainly do not represent me, my diving, fishing, sailing, surfing, beach going friends including those who have lost brothers to sharks in Australian waters. Do NOT purport to represent the thinking of anyone else let alone everyone else. What you have ''noted'' is nothing more than your opinion.
You are one person and are entitled to your opinion. The comment I made was with reference to fatal shark attacks world wide.