Queensland Shark Control Program

Data and Resources

• 2022-23 Planned activity PDF

  Planned activity 2022-23 onwards.

• 2021-22 Implementation update PDF

  Implementation of initiatives within each focus area FY2021-2022.

• Sharksmart behaviour change - fishers and fish waste PDF

  To design, undertake and evaluate a behaviour change project focusing on...

• Drone Trial Report PDF Popular

  This report presents the evaluation of Phase 1 of the SharkSmart Drone Trial....

• Usage patterns, behaviours, and knowledge of shark safety amongst marine recreational users in the Whitsundays PDF Popular

  This report details the results of a project to explore the patterns of use,...

• Boosting shark safety of tourists in the Whitsundays region PDF Popular

  This report details the results of a behaviour change intervention research...

• Queensland shark management plan 2021-2025 PDF Popular

  The plan for Queensland shark management from 2021 to 2025

• The scientific basis for global safety guidelines to reduce shark bite risks a review of the latest science PDF Popular

  This report details a review of scientific literature about shark-human...

• Data Review for Queensland Shark Control Program Regions & The Whitsundays PDF Popular

  This report presents and analyses data for the 86 beaches across the 10 Shark...

• Prevalence and behaviour of sharks in Cid Harbour PDF Popular

  This report details the results of five field trips in the Whitsundays...

• SharkSmart drone trial - feedback snapshot April 2021 .pdf Popular

  A summary of community feedback on using drones to spot sharks in Queensland,...

• SharkSmart drone trial - community sentiment report April 2021 .pdf Popular

  A report on community feedback on using drones to spot sharks in Queensland,...

• Selectivity of nets and drumlines used in the Queensland Shark Control Program PDF Popular

  Report of the analysis of catch in nets and drumlines at shark control...

• Progress report - Prevalence and behaviour of sharks in Cid Harbour PDF Popular

  In response to three shark bite incidents that occurred in Cid Harbour,...

• Queensland Shark Control Program - Review of alternative approaches PDF Popular

  The Queensland Shark Control Program: Review of alternative approaches report...

• Prevalence and behaviour of sharks in Cid Harbour – interim report PDF Popular

  In response to three shark bite incidents that occurred in Cid Harbour,...

• Queensland Shark Control Program Scientific Working Group Terms of Reference PDF Popular

  Terms of Reference setting out the role, membership and operation of the SCP...

• Shark Control Program Research Strategy PDF Popular

  This research strategy outlines priorities for the future to inform...