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Shark Sightings Cancel Noosa Triathlon Swim

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Shark Sightings Cancel Noosa Triathlon Swim. (2026, November 1). The Aporia. https://theaporia.onrender.com/event/120610

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ABC News (AU)1 Nov

Shark sightings at Noosa Main Beach caused organizers to cancel the swimming portion of this year's Noosa Triathlon, one of the largest Olympic-distance triathlons globally with an annual turnout of 8,500 athletes and 20,000 spectators. Despite initially reducing the swim distance, organizers scrapped the leg entirely when shark spotters declined to enter the water due to another sighting early Sunday morning. The…

Shark sightings force Noosa Triathlon to scrap swim leg →
Sydney Morning Herald1 Nov

Organizers of Australia's Noosa Triathlon canceled the swim portion for the first time in its 43-year history due to multiple shark sightings near the competition area. The cancellation affected both elite and age-group athletes, who instead completed a modified race including a short beach run, a 5-kilometer run, a 40-kilometer bike ride, and a 10-kilometer run. Despite the changes, Matt Hauser defended his title…

Swim leg of Noosa triathlon cancelled after multiple shark sightings →
Toronto Star1 Nov

At the Noosa Triathlon in Australia, organizers canceled the swim portion due to multiple sharks spotted offshore by drones, replacing it with a 5-kilometer run at short notice. This marks the first time since its inception in 1983 that the event has omitted the traditional ocean swim. Matt Hauser successfully defended his title, finishing first among men with a time of 1 hour, 39 minutes and 34 seconds, followed by…

Sharks force Noosa Triathlon to scrap swim as Matt Hauser defends his title →

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  1. 1 Nov

    Organisers of the Noosa Triathlon in Queensland were forced to cancel the swim leg of the famous event after sharks were spotted in the water an hour before the event began.

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Where to start Swim leg of Noosa triathlon cancelled after multiple shark sightings The Sydney Morning Herald

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  • 1 Nov Sharks force Noosa Triathlon to scrap swim as Matt Hauser defends his titleAt the Noosa Triathlon in Australia, organizers canceled the swim portion due to multiple sharks spotted offshore by drones, replacing it with a 5-kilometer run at short notice. This marks the first time since its inception in 1983 that the event has omitted the traditional ocean swim. Matt Hauser successfully defended his title, finishing first among men with a time of 1 hour, 39 minutes and 34 seconds, followed by…Toronto Star
  • 1 Nov Swim leg of Noosa triathlon cancelled after multiple shark sightingsOrganizers of Australia's Noosa Triathlon canceled the swim portion for the first time in its 43-year history due to multiple shark sightings near the competition area. The cancellation affected both elite and age-group athletes, who instead completed a modified race including a short beach run, a 5-kilometer run, a 40-kilometer bike ride, and a 10-kilometer run. Despite the changes, Matt Hauser defended his title…Sydney Morning Herald
  • 1 Nov Shark sightings force Noosa Triathlon to scrap swim legShark sightings at Noosa Main Beach caused organizers to cancel the swimming portion of this year's Noosa Triathlon, one of the largest Olympic-distance triathlons globally with an annual turnout of 8,500 athletes and 20,000 spectators. Despite initially reducing the swim distance, organizers scrapped the leg entirely when shark spotters declined to enter the water due to another sighting early Sunday morning. The…ABC News (AU)

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