*[Enwl-eng] Shark nets don't work and mostly kill other wildlife, including endangered species

[ecology]

                        The research is clear: shark nets don't prevent 
shark bites, they just kill other animals.









                        Australian Beaches Are Saving Wildlife by Removing 
Ineffective, Problematic Shark Nets. It's Time to Expand This Program!



                        Sign Now




                        For years, scientists and advocates have been 
sounding the alarm on the dangers of shark nets. These nets, originally 
implemented in the early 1900s to theoretically protect people from shark 
bites, don't actually protect humans at all. In fact, research suggests that 
40% of sharks are actually caught on the inside of the net, closer to land!

                        These nets aren't just useless at protecting humans. 
They're actively dangerous to sharks and other species. In a single year, 
over 250 marine creatures were caught in the nets, and only 36% were 
released alive. Over 90% of animals caught in these brutal nets weren't even 
sharks at all. Because these nets catch and kill so indiscriminately, we 
can't even protect endangered species from their grasp.

                        Even though the evidence is overwhelming, coastal 
cities have been slow to implement common-sense policy. Since the nets were 
introduced, many communities have felt a false sense of security from their 
presence.

                        Finally, New South Wales piloted a program that 
proves what so many of us have known for years: removing shark nets is 
essential for protecting countless innocent animals! It also helps local 
authorities focus on solutions that actually help protect people from shark 
attacks in ways that aren't lethal to sharks or any other marine life.

                        Clearly, shark nets have got to go. Sign the 
petition to encourage New South Wales to expand this successful, 
evidence-based program!






                 Thank you,

                        Celeste

                        Care2 Petitions Team



                        P.S. New South Wales taking steps to eliminate shark 
nets is an amazing victory for sharks and other marine wildlife. Now 
officials must expand shark net removal! Sign the petition.

                             Sign Now









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From: Celeste S., Care2 Action Alerts <actionalerts at care2.com>
Date: пт, 19 сент. 2025 г. в 18:05
Subject: Shark nets don't work and mostly kill other wildlife, including 
endangered species


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