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Sharks, Science, and Political Reckoning
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- Jun 15, 2026
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- 96
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Summary
After a shark attack at Coogee beach, former PM Tony Abbott called for culling — but shark behaviour experts are fiercely pushing back, calling it scientifically unsound, ecologically disastrous, and politically naive. They argue a cull would require removing every white shark in the ocean — impossible and ineffective — while pointing to drones and smarter tech as real solutions. NSW’s premier has already ruled out culling, citing shark protection laws and lack of evidence, and now supports tech-driven monitoring. Experts say rising shark incidents stem from more swimmers and whale populations, not a need to kill sharks — urging coexistence over annihilation. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e97cac9ff7558eaf