‘It’s not going to be me’: Despite risks of shark attacks, Sydney beachgoers still catch the waves

Greg Littrich, 58, said that while he was upset about the spate of shark attacks in January, they had not prevented him from swimming. - Photo: Jonathan Pearlman

SYDNEY, (Australia): On a sun-drenched day in Sydney, it is no surprise to see crowds heading breezily into the water at Coogee Beach, one of the city’s most popular beaches.

But this summer has been anything but ordinary.