Australia reassesses shark mitigation measures after three fatal spearfisher attacks
After three spearfishers died in shark attacks, Australia is reassessing the effectiveness of shark mitigation measures across the country. The SMART drumline system used in New South Wales is drawing attention.
New South Wales Department of Primary Industries Science Director Dr Marcel Green told the ABC: "The SMART drumline system caught 312 target species in 2026; 99% were released alive". The system tracks white sharks via satellite.
Queensland Environment Minister Leanne Linard said in Brisbane: "We will review our measures based on the NSW model; the side effects of traditional net systems are no longer acceptable". Traditional nets are responsible for the deaths of around 600 non-target marine animals annually.
Surf Life Saving Australia Director Adam Weir said: "A unified national protocol must be in place before summer begins". Australia's federal Environment Department announced it will release a national action plan in September. Not investment advice.
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