Authorities were forced to close Sydney's Palm Beach today after spotting more than a dozen hammerhead sharks circling off shore. 9News
As temperatures soared past 25C shark sirens rang out over the golden sands, urging ocean-goers to leave the water.
The warning broadcast said 10-15 hammerheads were spotted around 200 metres from the flag area of the beach, which is located on the northern beaches.The beach was closed after 10 - 15 hammerheads were spotted circling close to the flag area.Palm Beach is a popular spot made famous by soap operaThree species of hammerheads are found in Australian waters.FILE: According to the Australian Museum, hammerheads possess the largest and most complex brain of all sharks.
Only the great hammerhead is considered dangerous, although attacks by the animals are relatively rare.reigniting the debate about the effectiveness of the control measure.
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