Queensland Shark Control Program

Publication and resources

• Selectivity of nets and drumlines used in the ...PDF Popular

  Report of the analysis of catch in nets and drumlines at shark control program beaches in Queensland to determine patterns in selectivity of target and by catch species. Includes region-specific analyses.

• Progress report - Prevalence and behaviour of ...PDF Popular

  In response to three shark bite incidents that occurred in Cid Harbour, Whitsunday Islands, between September and November 2018, The State of Queensland, acting through the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, commissioned a...

• Queensland Shark Control Program - Review of ...PDF Popular

  The Queensland Shark Control Program: Review of alternative approaches report prepared by Cardno was released on 3 October 2019. The report details an assessment of a range of alternative approaches to shark safety and recommends what...

• Prevalence and behaviour of sharks in Cid ...PDF Popular

  In response to three shark bite incidents that occurred in Cid Harbour, Whitsunday Islands, between September and November 2018, The State of Queensland, acting through the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, commissioned a...

• Queensland Shark Control Program Scientific ...PDF Popular

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

• Shark Control Program Research StrategyPDF Popular

  This research strategy outlines priorities for the future to inform government investment and opportunities for other partners to contribute to answering key research questions. The strategy was developed in consultation with the Shark...