kiterboy said..
I don't think all the great whites should be killed off.

Just reducing them to the numbers that were around in the 1950s will do.

gavnwend said..
They might work for sharks but what about the other marine species .could be potentially harmful to Dolfins etc the list goes on. Great idea but...

jbshack said..





Should we also limit the number if surfers to the same number as the 1950's..

jbshack said..






Great whites as a rule dont swim that far north, let alone my point is they turn and hug the capes.. Tiger sharks and Great Whites are a little different when it comes to attacks. Not sure if your aware, but not so many tIgers attack in WA..

jbshack said..




My point AGIAN stop taking information you read on line as an education. Go do some research, ring and talk to the people involved..

Not much point me explaining..

HENDO 77 said..
When Crocs attack they cull
Too many Kangaroos they cull
Rabbits and foxes we bait
Bloody and bone fertilizer is made from fish
Enjoy your steak or chicken tonight for dinner ,
BUT knock a few White sharks on the head and you clowns start sooking.

kiterboy said..
I don't think all the great whites should be killed off.

Just reducing them to the numbers that were around in the 1950s will do.

Poida said..
can anyone tell us if the whale carcass's have been removed from Hamelin bay and just south of cape naturaliste? someone told they are still there

Statement from Western Australian Fisheries Minister Dave KellyWednesday, 9 May 2018"There has been much comment recently about the potential use of SMART drumlines at Western Australian beaches, and I believe it is important to set out the facts about them.
"The New South Wales Government has spent $8.5 million for a small trial of SMART drumlines in NSW. The NSW Government has not committed to funds beyond the trial."The McGowan Government has always said it would watch the drumline trials in NSW and await a thorough scientific assessment of their effectiveness in making beaches safer."It is worth noting that despite the extensive use of drumlines and nets on the east coast, there have been about double the number of shark attacks in the last five years compared to shark attack numbers in WA."This includes an attack in February at Kiama Beach and a shark interaction just the other week at Lennox Point, both NSW beaches which are part of the NSW drumlines trial."Liberal members have previously called for the deployment of SMART drumlines off beaches where attacks have occurred, Surf Live Saving WA patrolled beaches and additional beaches following consultation with coastal councils."Using figures provided by the department, to install drumlines at these locations and surf breaks it would cost an estimated $50 to $75 million per year."Without a scientific assessment, it would not be appropriate for me as a Minister at this time to commit to these drumlines."As I have always said, as a State Government we will continue to look at any new measures backed by thorough scientific evidence."

HENDO 77 said..When Crocs attack they cull - nonsense.

HENDO 77 said..Too many Kangaroos they cull

HENDO 77 said..Rabbits and foxes we bait

HENDO 77 said..Enjoy your steak or chicken tonight for dinner

HENDO 77 said..BUT knock a few White sharks on the head and you clowns start sooking.

kiterboy said..




Translation:
"Given our coastline and increasing shark issue make us especially suited to explore solutions in shark safety management, we're not interested in being proactive and doing anything for ourselves or our people.
In fact we straight out refuse to create any sort of environment to drive innovation which would benefit our residents and visitors with greater peace of mind and safety, boost our economy by the increase in tourist numbers that would flow on from the increase of safety and have financial flow on benefits to the economy by potentially having locally driven solutions that could be sold world wide.
Nope, we'll just sit back with a p*sspoor excuse and attitude and wait for others elsewhere to find solutions"

Hey, it's all good, this is WA, it'll all be solved, we just need to Wait Awhile.

Bara said..




2 things i learnt at the rally yesterday.

1. It's the ministry for fisheries AND innovation. They must have some bloody good Chinese walls going on then.

2. Dave Kelly fisheries minister is a totally underwhelming waste of oxygen. The gist of his plan it to blame the Barnett govt for "not doing enough" say what?

In a private meeting he actually couldn't understand why surfers werent taking up the shark shield designed for divers. Clearly all over the issues this one.

Well done to those that went but buckle up this govt needs to be booted for any real change.

kiterboy said..




Sounds like I got the translation spot on

snaithy said..




All whales were removed inland and buried
NOT BURIED ON THE BEACH

SandS said..
how many sharks turned up at the rally ?

azymuth said..
Dave Kelly - 20 years experience as a trade union official and a BA degree.

No wonder he is out of his depth as Fisheries Minister (pun intended)