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Suzanne Simonot

Controversial shark nets being removed from beaches

Wild weather has prompted the removal of shark nets including at Gold Coast's Main Beach. (JASON O’BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

Controversial shark nets are being removed from beaches in Queensland ahead of high winds and rough seas.

Contractors on Wednesday began grabbing the nets which have been criticised by conservation groups for putting migrating humpbacks, dolphins and turtles at risk.

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