Published 07/30/2024 10:22:03 p.m.

NSW shark nets to be removed a month early as more turtles head south in summer

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Advocates say nets are killing marine life and do not prevent shark bites but government says it will not remove them completelyGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastFor years, sea turtles have been nesting along the east coast of Australia – but as global heating causes waters to warm, the marine animals are pushing farther south and into areas off Sydney where shark nets are in place every summer.In anticipat…

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The West Australian

Shark nets down earlier in attempt to save more turtles

Shark nets in NSW will be brought down earlier than usual with the government saying it's trying and protect other marine life that could get trapped.

07/30/2024 9:58:43 p.m.·Australia

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PerthNow

Shark nets down earlier in attempt to save more turtles

Shark nets in NSW will be brought down earlier than usual with the government saying it's trying and protect other marine life that could get trapped.

07/30/2024 9:58:43 p.m.·Perth, Australia

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7NEWS Australia

Shark nets to be removed from NSW beaches a month early: ‘Certainly concerning’

Shark nets are usually taken down at the end of April, but next year they will be taken down on March 31.

07/30/2024 10:22:03 p.m.·Australia

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Newcastle Herald

Shark nets to be removed from Hunter beaches a month earlier

Hunter beach shark nets will be removed earlier this summer as NSW trial new measures to protect marine life and swimmers.

07/30/2024 11:03:00 p.m.·Newcastle, Australia

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Canberra CityNews

Shark nets down earlier to save more turtles

Shark nets in NSW will be removed earlier than usual in a bid to protect other marine life. (Gold Coast Bulletin/AAP PHOTOS) By Alex Mitchell in Sydney Shark nets in NSW will come down a month earlier this season as authorities try to strike a balance between protecting people as well as marine life. Citing an increase in turtle activity in April, the state government will trial scrapping the nets on March 31. It will also consult with councils …

07/30/2024 11:27:33 p.m.·Canberra, Australia

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