Almost 90 per cent of animals caught in NSW shark nets were non-target species

Almost 90 per cent of animals caught in NSW shark nets were non-target species

New data shows a concerning number of sea life caught and killed in shark nets across New South Wales are non-target threatened and endangered species.There were 223 animals caught in the nets in the 2024 to 25 season, according to NSW Department of Primary Industries data obtained by Humane World for Animals and seen by 9news.com.au.Only 24 of those were the targeted white, tiger or bull sharks, while 199 were non-target species.READ MORE: 'Re…

223 animals were caught in shark nets along the beaches of the Australian state of New South Wales, but only 24 of them were the sharks the nets are supposed to stop.

Media Release: New FOI data for NSW confirms scientists’ condemnation of shark nets   - Humane World for Animals

Almost 90% of animals caught in shark nets were non-target species    SYDNEY (20 MAY 2024)―Figures just released under Freedom of Information have again shown the overwhelming failure of the NSW’s shark nets with almost 90% of the animals caught during the 2024/25 season being non-target species.  Of the 223 animals caught in this antiquated and deadly program, only 24 (or 11%) were targeted sharks (tiger, bull, white), with 199 (89%) being non-…