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In addition, they may be significant numbers of by-catch (non-targeted) individuals caught, such as dolphins, turtles, whales, and seals.
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The nets also inadvertently killed 13 endangered grey nurse sharks during this period (four in NSW and nine in Queensland) because the program is indiscriminate in the species that it catches.
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Here's why shark culling is not a good idea: 1.
Finally, proponents of shark nets would note that there have been dramatic reductions in fatal shark bites since the nets were put up in both NSW and Queensland. It's rare to see sharks in the headlines for good reasons. Shark barriers are usually made from plastic and nylon and attached to pylons on the beach and offshore, and anchored to the ocean bed with large chains. Con: Culling operations are expensive, can experience significant social and cultural opposition and can have major impacts on the marine environment.Most of the sharks caught through these operations are immature or unlikely to attack humans. Sharks are in their natural environment swimming and finding food;2. The great shark debate continues in Australia as summer approaches. Con: They are very expensive and not effective at most surf locations due to the effects of wave action and can cause beach erosion.
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As a marine biologist, I look dimly upon any attempt to “tame” or control our wild ocean.
2006. We can't put shark culling in a pros and cons chart. — However, given their random nature, and the rarity of attacks, it is extremely challenging to study attack rates over time. The position of Guadalupe Island female white shark “Gill Rakers” since December 2012 from electronic tagging information.
Shark culling is a term used to describe the blatant killing of sharks and is also used by some to describe the use of traditional drumlines. By Will James, for National Geographic. It is not an easy decision to make.
So I thought it would be useful to share some FACTS. Science 315: 1846-1850.
Pro: Easy to implement, flexible and low-cost.
Since the culling only takes place in local areas where there have been attacks there is no risk of wiping out a species. Some trials of the technology have taken place, with another trial due to begin this year at Port Stephens. Let's put things into perspective. Of all the approaches discussed here our best investment of time and money in education and research, although the shark spotter program has a lot of promise in some areas and use of drones may be another solution. PROS: Supporters argue fewer sharks equal fewer attacks. “Culls” are government-sponsored shark control programs designed to reduce the abundance of local sharks and (hopefully) the incidence of shark attacks. PROS: Supporters argue fewer sharks equal fewer attacks. These barriers are generally limited to small, sheltered areas but are problematic on wave-swept shores due to wave action and erosion. Sharks exist for over 450 millions years, and there's a reason for that. Surfer Mick Fanning changed the colour of his board from yellow to dark blue after hearing sharks were attracted to lightly coloured, shiny things. However, one fact remains: no matter what we do there is no way to eliminate the threat of shark attacks.
CONS: Trial was abandoned in two locations in northern New South Wales because the barriers could not withstand rough conditions and surfers were concerned the barriers would pose a risk to their safety by snagging and trapping them underwater. It's just not as simple as that.
CONS: Reports can not be received in the water, possibility of hoax reports, impossible to report every shark. Have you ever been swimming in the sea, accidentally gotten a mouthful of ocean water, and wondered why the ocean is salty?
Shark Spotters: a pioneering shark safety program in Cape Town, South Africa. If we defend and protect thousands of animal species, why shouldn't we protect sharks?
Responding to the risk of white shark attack: updated statistics, prevention, control, methods and recommendation. —
Mr Barnett says commercial fishermen are understandably wary. A drum line consists of a large, baited hook suspended from a large plastic float, which in turn is anchored to the sea bed. Photo by Fiona Ayerst.
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Yes, there are a few that will dramatically reduce the number of unprovoked attacks: 1.
You would have to kill a lot of sharks to create the level of depletion needed to result in a measurable drop in the risk to humans". Cruelty. And is it ethical? Science: For transient species, such as great whites, closures may reduce attack risk if the shark is moving through the area. Although it is perfectly understandable that we feel that way, would it be a rational decision? Without local research on shark composition or movement of tagged sharks, there is usually insufficient information to make this assessment. Shark-spotting programs using surveillance techniques, including drones, private helicopters, observation towers and even blimps, are being trialled in various locations across the globe. Fin-mounted satellite tags are also commonly used.