Trial to remove shark nets from three Sydney and Central Coast beaches a good first step, scientists say

Experts welcome move by NSW government, saying nets are ineffective at preventing shark bites and ‘indiscriminately’ kill marine lifeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereA trial to remove shark nets from three Sydney and Central Coast beaches has been welcomed by scientists who say the nets create a false sense of security and are ineffective at preventing shark bites.Shark nets, about 150 metres long and installed roughly 500 metres offshore at selected beaches in New South Wales and Queensland, were “like a table tennis net on a soccer pitch”, said Lawrence Chlebeck, a marine biologist at Humane World for Animals. Continue reading...

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