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A pause for Jaws: The challenge of keeping both sharks and humans safe

Author
SBS Audio
Published
Mon 01 Sep 2025
Episode Link
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/a-pause-for-jaws-the-challenge-of-keeping-both-sharks-and-humans-safe/dk3j9idqn

As spring approaches, beach goers in New South Wales may notice the annual program of shark nets being rolled out on the state's popular beaches. But for a long time, marine scientists and environmentalists have voiced concerns about their efficiency and negative impacts on other animals. This year, three New South Wales councils decide to adopt a trial of removing shark nets.

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