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Do now Wear a lifejacket to rock fish. Never swim after drinking.

Rock fishing is one of the most dangerous hobbies in Australia, and a disproportionate number of people die doing it.

  • Before you fish from rocks, watch the waves and swell, check for slippery rock, tell someone where you are going, and wear a lifejacket. A lifejacket is compulsory in declared areas of NSW.
  • Never swim after drinking alcohol or taking drugs.
  • Slip on a shirt, slop on SPF 50+ sunscreen, slap on a hat, seek shade, slide on sunglasses.

SourcesBeachsafe — rock fishinghealthdirect — beach safety, flags and signsCancer Council — sun safety

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