A marine biologist argues shark culling is ineffective due to migration patterns and can stimulate feeding behavior. Following a shark attack at Coogee Beach, NSW Premier Chris Minns is considering a bull shark cull, but experts advocate for enhanced surveillance and education.
Following a shark attack in Sydney, former PM Tony Abbott called for shark culling. Experts like Prof. Rob Harcourt and Prof. Culum Brown argue this is unscientific and politically motivated, stating culls won't reduce risk and could harm ecosystems. NSW Premier Chris Minns ruled out a cull, citing protected species status and lack of evidence for effectiveness, suggesting technology like drones instead.
Amateur fishermen in Queensland are split on whether to relax laws that limit the size and number of bull sharks they can catch. While some want easier access to larger sharks, others, including experts, are concerned about the ecological impact of removing apex predators and potential health risks from consuming larger fish.
A woman was critically injured in a shark attack at Coogee Beach, Sydney. Restrictions on drone use over the beach will be reviewed to allow rescuers to monitor for sharks, following the incident.
The New Zealand Warriors return to Auckland for their first home game in two months, facing the Cronulla Sharks. Meanwhile, the Parramatta Eels will play the Canberra Raiders in a match crucial for both teams' finals aspirations.
Live blog covering NRL matches between Warriors-Sharks and Eels-Raiders. Key team changes include Mawene Hiroti out for Sharks, Sione Katoa in, and Jayden Berrell and Hohepa Puru swapping positions. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad named 19th man for Warriors.
The Cronulla Sharks secured a dramatic 10-8 victory over the New Zealand Warriors with a last-second field goal from Braydon Trindall. The Warriors were plagued by errors throughout the match, ultimately costing them the win.
Photographs capturing conservation efforts for northern bald ibises, an algal bloom in Canada, whale shark research in Australia, coral study in Saudi Arabia, and mosquito research in the US won awards in Nature's Scientist at Work competition.
NRL leaders Penrith Panthers thrashed Wests Tigers 68-0, with Benji Marshall slamming his team's 'unacceptable' performance. Meanwhile, Cronulla Sutherland Sharks defeated St George Illawarra Dragons 34-12.
The Boston Bruins are reportedly interested in acquiring Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood ahead of the NHL trade deadline. While Sherwood has had a productive season, analysts question the sustainability of his scoring pace and whether the assets required would be worth the long-term value for the Bruins.
Hundreds of dead sharks and fish, including catsharks (dogfish), have washed up on beaches in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, Wales, believed to be discarded fishing by-catch.
England captain Zoe Stratford will join Sale Sharks after leaving Gloucester-Hartpury. The World Cup winner, currently pregnant, cited family and club investment as reasons for the move.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly considering trading forward Matthew Knies and acquiring defenseman Mario Ferraro from the San Jose Sharks as they aim to reshape their roster for immediate NHL competitiveness while managing salary cap concerns.
Proposed US fishing regulations could allow Atlantic fishermen to catch more sharks, including endangered species like the blacknose shark. Conservation groups argue the changes lack scientific basis and could harm vulnerable populations, while fishermen cite overabundance.
Leicester Tigers secured their place in the Prem play-offs with a convincing 47-33 victory over Sale Sharks. The Tigers dominated for large periods, scoring multiple tries, while Sale managed a late bonus point but were outplayed for the majority of the match.
Leicester Tigers secured a playoff spot with a dominant bonus-point win over Sale Sharks. The Tigers' professional and efficient performance saw them score seven tries, highlighting their strong form under Geoff Parling's guidance.
Footage of fishermen beheading a 4-meter tiger shark in Albany, Western Australia, has sparked outrage and calls for stricter fishing regulations, including size limits, from experts and recreational fishers.
Footage of fishermen beheading a 4-meter tiger shark in Albany, Western Australia, has sparked outrage and calls for stricter fishing regulations, including size limits for sharks.
Scottish Women's Aid reveals coerced debt as a widespread economic abuse tactic in Scotland, forcing women to turn to loan sharks, with calls for systemic change and debt relief schemes.
When a 52-year-old Indonesian woman approached her saying she was broke and needed a place to stay, Lim felt sorry for her. Out of sympathy, the 29-year-old Malaysian rented out her flat in Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, to the Indonesian without signing any formal tenancy agreement in March last year. Now, she is full of regret. Lim said the tenant had used the flat address to secure loans and loan sharks are now harassing the house owner. “The loan sharks threatened to burn down the house and splash...
Marine scientists want to see whale carcasses towed offshore and disposed of out to sea in a process they say is safer, cheaper and more ecologically friendly.
Gloucester fight back to beat Sale Sharks 21-15 at Kingsholm and secure their first back-to-back Prem wins of the season.
Gloucester fight back to beat Sale Sharks 21-15 at Kingsholm and secure their first back-to-back Prem wins of the season.
The bipartisan bill would block companies from using auto-dialers to harvest private information about disabled veterans. The firms charge vets for a service lawmakers say is supposed to be free.
