Debate over swimmer safety after court bans shark cull

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Image sourced from: Unsplash, photographer: Gerald Schömbs

This week, the Queensland Government lost its appeal in the Federal court to continue shark culling. The appeal followed Administrative Appeals Tribunal in April, banning the killing of sharks. The new ruling will take effect across Northern Queensland beaches, from Cairns to Gladstone. However, how will this impact the safety of beach-goers?

 

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