Photographs of a trapped baby humpback whale and a dead hammerhead shark have exposed the harsh realities of Queensland, Australia’s shark culling, which the law seeks to protect via “exclusion zones.” These zones would make it impossible to photograph underneath the water, blocking any efforts to expose the dangers faced by various sea mammals and leading to more captures and possible deaths. A shark net is a submerged net placed around beaches to reduce shark attacks on swimmers. Research manager for Shark Spotters, Dr Alison Kock said white sharks had complex migration patterns. Goal: Protect sea mammals by putting an end to dangerous shark culling in Queensland. Ban Shark Nets in Australia Marianna Knollema started this petition to NSW Fisheries and We need to prevent the death of threatened and endangered species in shark nets! Several scientists in the major aggregation sites in South Africa will combine data collected from different sources to produce another a population estimate. This follows the explosive research results from Stellenbosch University researcher, Dr Sara Andreotti, showing great white sharks were in danger of extinction. Sign this petition to stop shark cullings and the use of dangerous nets altogether. In reality, shark net is a misnomer, because they don't just catch and kill sharks. Required fields are marked *. Goal: Protect sea mammals by putting an end to dangerous shark culling in Queensland. In reality, shark net is a misnomer, because they don't just catch and kill sharks. Please give us a taste of your intelligence! Photographs of the whale, plus a dead hammerhead shark, are exposing the harsh realities of the culling efforts; unfortunately, the government wishes to make bringing these realities to light illegal via “exclusion zones” that would make photography impossible. Not only is this an unethical move, but there are far more humane solutions if the government fears for the people’s safety. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Photographs of the whale, plus a dead hammerhead shark, are exposing the harsh realities of the culling efforts; unfortunately, the government wishes to make bringing these realities to light illegal via “exclusion zones” that would make photography impossible. Your email address will not be published. It stated that, “South Africa’s population of great white sharks are on the brink of extinction. Upgrade to a premium membership to vote on which petitions are featured here. Stop !! A whale, shark, or dolphin captuted in a net can die of starvation, and the hooks can cause serious injuries if they do not kill the animals outright. By signing, you accept our terms and may receive updates on this and related causes. This is cruel to these creatures, they deserve to live without having to suffer. The Independent On Saturday spoke to marine scientists, activists and divers to find out how often great whites are spotted in KZN waters and if the species could disappear. You must not let the government silence those who wish to expose the harsh realities of shark culling, and we demand you put an end to the practice itself. Durban - This week a petition to ban shark nets off the KwaZulu-Natal coast went viral on Facebook. Sign this petition to stop shark cullings and the use of dangerous nets altogether. 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In fact, since the nets were installed in 2016, the government says 275 animals have been entangled, activists … Between 1978 and 1988, Sharks Board’s scientist, Geremy Cliff, examined the stomach contents of 299 great white sharks caught in the nets and found common prey were other sharks, skates and rays. By signing, you accept our terms and may receive updates on this and related causes. Sharks are technically predators and will become dangerous if they feel threatened, but trapping them in nets and using sharp hooks to stab them is not the answer. Additionally, other sea mammals get caught in the nets, and many die if they are not rescued in time. 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Following Andreotti’s research being reported in international and national media, the South African Shark Research Group issued a statement saying estimating the population size of sharks or other species was “challenging as we cannot see the sharks most of the time and they move around a lot.”. I am expecting so much more from Australia! Sharks’ Board statistics indicate the average number of great white sharks caught per year in shark nets over the past ten years is 26, with five of those being released alive. End the nets that are carelessly killing the marine life earth needs now. The worst part is it doesn't have to be this way. According to the KZN Sharks Board’s Dr Matt Dicken, a member of the South African White Shark Research Group, white sharks are recorded throughout the year off the KZN coast, although most are found in the cooler waters off the Cape, especially around seal colonies where the sharks can feed on seal pups. “We also know that males and females differ in their behaviour, for example in False Bay the males leave the colony in spring and summer, while the females move closer to the shore,” she said. These shark nets are placed out in the waters around beaches and entangle sharks in their deadly web, killing them in the process. However, these nets have no proven efficacy in reducing shark attacks and are gravely endangering the Great White shark population which is estimated to be potentially too low to recover. NOT FOR YOU TO MURDER! Ban all cruel nets to save the marine life earth needs now. You must not let the government silence those who wish to expose the harsh realities of shark culling, and we demand you put an end to the practice itself. Your email address will not be published. Photographs of a trapped baby humpback whale and a dead hammerhead shark have exposed the harsh realities of Queensland, Australia’s shark culling, which the law seeks to protect via “exclusion zones.” These zones would make it impossible to photograph underneath the water, blocking any efforts to expose the dangers faced by various sea mammals and leading to more captures and possible deaths. A whale, shark, or dolphin captuted in a net can die of starvation, and the hooks can cause serious injuries if they do not kill the animals outright. Sharks are technically predators and will become dangerous if they feel threatened, but trapping them in nets and using sharp hooks to stab them is not the answer. Other causes for shark deaths include being accidentally caught in the nets of commercial fisheries, as well as a massive recreational fishing industry, especially trophy hunting for the great white’s jaws. Pollution from rivers is also thought to have an impact. The government claims these shark cullings are for the safety of the people, as sharks are technically predators and become violent if they feel threatened. Shark scientist, Jessica Escobar said that white sharks spotted in KZN waters were generally swimming alone. Only your name will be displayed. © 2020 Independent Online and affiliated companies. This is likely because of the different prey species,” said Kock. “Young of the year and juvenile white sharks are found primarily along the east coast, while larger juvenile and sub-adults are more common in the Western Cape. STOP KILLING THE SHARKS THEN YOU WON’T NEED THE NETS! Your email address will not be published. There are more humane methods of protecting people from possible shark aggression, and the government needs to both recognize and utilize them. Smaller sharks may also not be as tolerant of cold water. The idea is to stop sharks, and keep people on the other side safe. But that means sharks sometimes get tangled in the nets and die; so do other animals, including whales, dolphins, turtles, rays, some are even threatened species. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Part of the problem is shark nets, used to prevent attacks. The cruel devices ensnare protected species like whales, dolphins, and turtles as well. Part of the problem is shark nets, used to prevent attacks. Sign this petition to stop shark cullings and the use of dangerous nets altogether. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Target: His Excellency Lieutenant The Right Honourable Paul de Jersey, Governor of Queensland, Australia. The cruel devices ensnare protected species like whales, dolphins, and turtles as well. Durban - This week a petition to ban shark nets off the KwaZulu-Natal coast went viral on Facebook. Sign this petition to stop shark cullings and the use of dangerous nets altogether. Predators are a vital part of the Eco-system, basic biology will provide details. However, sharks are also vulnerable creatures, with many species endangered; additionally, the nets as well as the hooks put in place to control the population are dangerous to other sea mammals. That's why some locals are against the idea. The beaches of Ballina and other cities in New South Wales have resorted to protecting beachgoers by installing cruel shark nets. However, sharks are also vulnerable creatures, with many species endangered; additionally, the nets as well as the hooks put in place to control the population are dangerous to other sea mammals. There are more humane methods of protecting people from possible shark aggression, and the government needs to both recognize and utilize them. “It is perhaps more likely, or certainly a contributing factor, that their movements along the KZN coast are feeding related,” said Dicken.
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