Frydenberg to consider shark cull, drumlines after death of WA teenager

Environment minister says federal government 'would welcome any proposal to protect human life first' after attack on surfer Laeticia Brouwer

The federal government would consider any strategies to prevent further shark attacks off Australia's coast, following the death of teenager surfer Laeticia Brouwer.

"In light of the recent shark attack the commonwealth would welcome any proposal to protect human life first and foremost," the federal environment minister, Josh Frydenberg, told the West Australian.