Shark expert says Tony Abbott ‘doesn’t understand the science’ after former PM calls for cull
Summary
A woman was seriously injured in a shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee beach. Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott called for a shark cull, but scientists and government officials said a cull would not reduce shark attacks and could harm the environment. They suggest using technology like drones to spot sharks and keep people safe instead.Key Facts
- A woman in her 30s was bitten by a great white shark at Coogee beach and is in critical but stable condition.
- Tony Abbott suggested catching and killing sharks after attacks to reduce risk.
- Marine scientists say culls won’t reduce attacks unless all sharks are removed, which is impossible and harmful to the ecosystem.
- New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said great white sharks are protected and a cull is unlikely to work.
- Scientists recommend using drones to monitor sharks near beaches and warn swimmers.
- Shark attacks on patrolled beaches are very rare and drone use has been temporarily allowed near Coogee.
- Shark bite rates in New South Wales have increased due to more people in the water and rising whale populations attracting sharks.
- Sharks migrate long distances, so culling in one area may have little effect and could increase shark activity if bait is used.
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