The research
is clear: shark nets don't prevent shark bites, they
just kill other
animals. | | |
Australian Beaches Are Saving
Wildlife by Removing Ineffective, Problematic Shark
Nets. It's Time to Expand This
Program! | | |
For years,
scientists and advocates have been sounding the alarm on
the dangers of shark nets. These nets, originally
implemented in the early 1900s to theoretically
protect people from shark bites, don't actually protect
humans at all. In fact, research suggests that
40% of sharks are actually caught on the inside
of the net, closer to land!
These nets aren't
just useless at protecting humans. They're actively
dangerous to sharks and other species. In a single
year, over 250 marine creatures were caught in the nets,
and only 36% were released alive. Over 90% of animals
caught in these brutal nets weren't even sharks at
all. Because these nets catch and kill so
indiscriminately, we can't even protect endangered
species from their grasp.
Even though the
evidence is overwhelming, coastal cities have been slow
to implement common-sense policy. Since the nets were
introduced, many communities have felt a false sense of
security from their presence.
Finally, New South
Wales piloted a program that proves what so many of us
have known for years: removing shark nets is essential
for protecting countless innocent animals! It also helps
local authorities focus on solutions that actually help
protect people from shark attacks in ways that aren't
lethal to sharks or any other marine
life.
Clearly, shark nets have got to go. Sign the petition to
encourage New South Wales to expand this successful,
evidence-based program!
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Thank you,
Celeste
Care2 Petitions
Team | | |
P.S. New South
Wales taking steps to eliminate shark nets is an amazing
victory for sharks and other marine wildlife. Now
officials must expand shark net removal! Sign the
petition. |
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From:
Celeste S., Care2 Action
Alerts <action...@care2.com>Date: пт, 19 сент.
2025 г. в 18:05
Subject: Shark nets don't work and mostly kill other
wildlife, including endangered species
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