Mayor calls for end of shark nets at Sydney’s Bondi beach

Paula Masselos says the nets aren't effective and catch too many non-target marine animals - with better options available

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Shark nets wouldn't be installed at Sydney's Bondi beach this summer if the local mayor had her way.

Animal welfare campaigners have long argued nets are not effective and kill too many other marine animals - and more politicians are joining the movement.