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Controversial shark cull makes waves in New Caledonia after deadly attacks

Tiger and bulldog sharks – both among the deadliest species – have been the target of a controversial cull in New Caledonia following a series of deadly attacks over the past five years. Pictured: A Tiger shark. Getty Images/Fuse/Libre de droits

After killing seven people over the past five years, sharks are enemy number one in the French Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia where the authorities have declared open season on the species in the hope of making beaches safe again.

On this issue of a shark cull across the overseas territory, the population is divided between those who want the problem removed by force and those urging caution.

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