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Shark tracking program in attack hotspot is failing to snare 'very dangerous' bull shark species

Experts say bull sharks are more active at night.  (Supplied: Jayne Jenkins )

It's the high-tech fishing system authorities have embraced to reduce shark attacks – but the program's operating hours is letting one dangerous species off the hook.

At major shark attack hotspots on the east coast, governments have invested in sophisticated catch-and-release fishing programs such as the shark management alert in real time (SMART) system to avoid bites.

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