Marine biologist discusses shark culling amid spate of attacks

Marine biologist discusses shark culling amid spate of attacks

Marine biologist Vanessa Pirotta said she does not support the call for greater shark culling following a surge in attacks in NSW.

NSW government firm on shark mitigation strategies

The NSW government is standing firm on its shark mitigation strategies, ruling out a cull in the wake of four attacks in two days.

Call for cull after spate of shark attacks 'misinformed', expert says

The surge in shark attacks along the NSW coast has renewed controversial calls to introduce shark culling measures, a suggestion that has sparked fierce opposition from marine experts.While NSW Premier Chris Minns has ruled out culling sharks in Sydney after four shark attacks in just 48 hours, former prime minister Tony Abbott waded into the debate and denied the incidents were due to bad weather – despite scientists pointing to the impact of …

NSW rules out shark cull after four attacks in 48 hours

The attacks followed severe storms across Sydney over the weekend, conditions experts say can increase shark activity closer to shore.