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Nick Wilson

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Swimmers face deadlier threat than rising shark attacks - The Untold Story

Before the long weekend, Australians - particularly young men - are urged to take care around water. (Danny Casey/AAP PHOTOS)

Shark attacks have put swimmers on notice this summer, but lifesavers are sounding the alarm about a far deadlier water safety risk.

Australia has endured an active shark season this year, with four attacks within a 48-hour period on NSW beaches.

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