Shark nets to return to NSW beaches despite calls from councils to abolish practice

Environmentalists say nets' bycatch unacceptable but premier Chris Minns says alternative technologies not as good a replacement

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Shark nets will be retained on New South Wales beaches despite widespread opposition to what environmentalists say is an ineffective" safety measure.

The state's premier, Chris Minns, confirmed that the government will install shark nets across 51 beaches from Newcastle to Wollongong in time for the summer season. The shark meshing program will run alongside other shark detection technology.

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