‘Heartbreaking’ drone footage has captured the moment a mother and calf became trapped. Four humpbacks have been snared in recent days

The State Government will spend $88-million expanding Queensland’s shark control program. On the Sunshine Coast we’re likely to get drumlines...

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‘Wonderful’ for people to see the predators so close and feasting on bait fish at the Gold Coast’s Rainbow Bay, near Snapper Rocks, expert says

In the well orchestrated war against shark nets in NSW, truth has long been the first casualty. The fatal shark attack on a 57-year-old man at Dee Why Beach in Sydney on 6 September is arguably the second.

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The discovery of a dead whale entangled in a shark net off Coledale Beach ignites fresh debate on New South Wales's controversial shark net program.

Trials to remove shark nets from some NSW beaches have been suspended after the death of a surfer. But what impact do they actually have on shark attacks in the first place?

A marine safety expert has publicly criticized a $2 million government initiative to deploy shark nets, arguing there is no scientific evidence these barriers effectively protect swimmers from shark attacks. The program, which has been funded by taxpayer money, has faced scrutiny after claims surfaced that it primarily serves to shield high-profile individuals rather than provide genuine public safety. The expert's comments come amid growing debate over the allocation of resources for coastal protection measures. While proponents argue the nets reduce the risk of shark attacks in popular swimming areas, critics highlight the ecological impact on marine life and the lack of rigorous data backing the program's efficacy. The controversy has sparked discussions about the balance between public safety and environmental conservation, with calls for more transparent research before further funding is approved. The article underscores the broader tension between political priorities and scientific evidence in shaping coastal safety policies.

‘Heartbreaking’ drone footage has captured the moment a mother and calf became trapped. Four humpbacks have been snared in recent days