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Queensland's $88M Shark Control Plan Sparks Controversy

5/29/2025

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The Queensland government is set to allocate $88 million to bolster its shark control program, introducing nets and drumlines at additional beaches. While the initiative, launching in July, seeks to improve swimmer safety, it faces fierce opposition from conservationists and animal welfare advocates who warn of its detrimental effects on marine life and question its scientific validity.

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The Queensland government is set to allocate $88 million to bolster its shark control program, introducing nets and drumlines at additional beaches. While the initiative, launching in July, seeks to improve swimmer safety, it faces fierce opposition from conservationists and animal welfare advocates who warn of its detrimental effects on marine life and question its scientific validity.