Rebecca Olive

Rebecca Olive is a senior research fellow at RMIT University, specializing in the study of shark behavior and ecology. She has been actively involved in research that examines the interactions between humans and sharks, particularly in relation to environmental factors that contribute to shark encounters. Recently, she gained attention for her insights into the conditions that have led to a series of shark incidents in Sydney, highlighting how heavy rainfall can create ideal environments for bull sharks by flushing nutrients into the water, which attracts both bait fish and sharks.