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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Daisy Dumas

Shark nets to return to NSW beaches despite calls from councils to abolish practice

surfer at bondi
Shark nets are to return to NSW beaches from Newcastle to Wollongong, including Bondi, this summer despite opposition from environmentalists and councils. Photograph: Elsa/FIFA/Getty Images

Shark nets will be retained on New South Wales beaches despite widespread opposition to what environmentalists say is an “ineffective” safety measure.

The state’s premier, Chris Minns, confirmed that the government will install shark nets across 51 beaches from Newcastle to Wollongong in time for the summer season. The shark meshing program will run alongside other shark detection technology.

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