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Swimmers Demand Removal of Outdated Shark Nets

4/9/2025

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Swimmers at Bondi Beach in New South Wales rallied against outdated shark nets, in use since 1937, which they claim endanger marine life and create a false sense of safety. With local councils rejecting the nets, the state government is now urged to rethink its shark management strategies ahead of the upcoming season.

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Swimmers at Bondi Beach in New South Wales rallied against outdated shark nets, in use since 1937, which they claim endanger marine life and create a false sense of safety. With local councils rejecting the nets, the state government is now urged to rethink its shark management strategies ahead of the upcoming season.