One Humpback whale caught every 10 days in Queensland beach nets

16/10/2009 14:05:29 So called shark nets destroying marine life indiscriminately
October 2009. Another Humpback Whale has been caught in a shark net off Australia's Queensland Coast, this is the 5th Humpback snared since September 2009, an average of 1 humpback whale caught every 10 days. The entangled Humpback whale calf was accompanied by a number of mature Humpback whales who were clearly distressed, particularly the mother who was displaying thrashing motions.

As Humpback whale populations increase these shark nets are clearly a major threat to any whale species that get caught in the nets.

Wildlife friendly method
Most regions in Australia, South Australia, Western Australia, Victoria & the Northern territories employ aerial surveys to monitor beaches, there are no shark nets or baited drumlines in any of these states.

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