The Wire

NSW considers alternatives to shark culling

Play

Stop

NSW has resisted calls for sharks to be culled, but Queensland has been running a drum lines culling program since 2013. Although experts say there’s been little evidence of its effectiveness. Western Australia also trialled culling last year, but it reversed the policy soon after. The NSW government has taken the lead commissioning a Shark Summit of over 70 experts from Australia and the world to discuss emerging alternatives to culling and shark nets. It's the first step to finding a solution that will keep both swimmers and marine life safe. Image: Shark research, provided

So far this year there have been 19 unprovoked shark attacks Australia-wide. The majority occurred in NSW which saw thirteen attacks, up from just three in 2014. With the number of attacks on the rise, all the states are struggling to find a solution that will keep our beaches safe.

(Visited 4 times, 1 visits today)

Download Audio

Tuesday, September 29 2015

Produced By

Laura Corrigan

Featured in storyMike Baird, NSW PremierSharnie Connell, Chairperson NoSharkCullChristopher Neff, Lecturer in Public Policy at the University of SydneyCraig Moss, Inventor of Eco Shark Barrier

The Wire

NSW considers alternatives to shark culling

The Wire is produced in partnership by

Contributor Stations

Supporters and Program Distribution