The high number of non-target species caught in shark nets this year has renewed calls from experts to ditch the nets.
  • Over the past year, over 200 non-target species were caught in shark nets in NSW, raising concerns about the effectiveness of these devices.
  • The majority of the animals caught were non-target species, including sharks, turtles, and rays.
  • Only 24 target shark species were caught in the past year.
  • The local community and experts are calling for alternative less invasive shark mitigation technology.
  • Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, has been pushing for his electorate to become the first place in the state to trial the removal of shark nets.