Sharks caught in political net

By Peter Spinks
Updated February 5 2014 - 3:18pm, first published 5:20am
Science
Science
Shark expert William Winram, oceans ambassador for the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, says there is there no scientific basis for a shark cull. Photo: Fred Buyle
Shark expert William Winram, oceans ambassador for the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, says there is there no scientific basis for a shark cull. Photo: Fred Buyle

In an attempt to deter attacks on surfers and bathers, the government of Western Australia last month began implementing its controversial plan, dubbed "catch and kill", to cull sharks.

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