#Australia# ^w^ The coastal waters of Eastern Australia are among the most dangerous in the world for shallow water shark attacks. ^w^ The White Pointer, known in most of the world as the Great White Shark, is credited with more attacks in Australian waters than any other species. ^w^ Most of the beaches are protected by a system of staggered nets. These nets do not completely prevent sharks and other fish from coming near the shore, but their use has decreased the number of shallow water attacks.