Sharks aren’t the monsters films made them out to be. A personal look at their real behaviour, why fear is misplaced, and how understanding them changes everything.
Category Archives: Life Series
Sharks in Everyday Australian Life
Growing up in 1970s Seaford, sharks were part of everyday life—pier culture, scavenging whalers, childhood encounters, and a growing fascination shaped my view of the sea.
The 1977 Journey
A personal account of leaving Australia in 1977, watching the Jaws film aboard a six-week ocean voyage, and navigating the emotional pull between belonging and returning to a country I barely remembered.
Where It Began
A personal account of how my fascination with sharks began in childhood Australia—early encounters, a lasting scar, and the book Jaws that confirmed my curiosity.
My Fascination With Sharks
A personal introduction to how my lifelong fascination with sharks began in Australia, shaping my love of nature, the environment, and the gardener I am today.
Earthly Comforts 