Moving to non-lethal shark control in Queensland is proving to be affordable and effective according to a new report by stakeholders including the Humane Society International and Australian Marine Conservation Society.
Non-lethal, modern solutions considered in the cost estimate include drones, new barrier technologies, and education.
The estimated annual operating cost of non-lethal shark control throughout Queensland is $4.16 million. This is cheaper than the current amount of $17.1 million over four years proposed by Minister Furner in June 2019.