Bat acoustic surveys are a key tool for research and surveying of echolocating bats in Australia, but inconsistent reporting practices hinder their effectiveness. This review evaluates the reporting practices of Australian bat acoustic studies and identifies gaps in call identification and survey methodology. Standardising these practices will enhance data quality and improve bat conservation efforts across the country. Photograph by Holly Winkle.

Lightweight bite-resistant materials offer potential to reduce injuries and blood loss from shark bites, while maintaining flexibility for the user. This study aimed to assess effectiveness of four different bite-resistant fabrics at reducing damage resulting from bites from white and tiger sharks, two species responsible for the most fatalities in Australia. We highlight the ability of bite-resistant material to potentially reduce injuries, haemorrhaging and tissue loss from shark bites. There were no significant differences in substantial and critical damage between bite-resistant materials. Photograph supplied by Flinders University.

This article belongs to the collection: White Sharks Global proceedings and recent advances in white shark ecology and conservation.