A minister defends a decision to reverse a rare catch-and-kill measure after a fatal shark attack at Sorrento. The measure involved the use of drum lines, which are designed to capture sharks in targeted areas.
According to multiple reports, the order is issued the day after the attack but is withdrawn the next day. Outlets say the withdrawal follows a lack of sightings confirming a shark in the area during that period. The minister’s position is presented as a response to the limited evidence available after the initial order.
While outlets focus on the same sequence of events, they differ slightly in emphasis. Some coverage highlights the rarity of the catch-and-kill order and the speed of its reversal, while others focus more on the minister’s defence of the decision-making process. All accounts describe the final outcome as the drum lines being called off shortly after being authorised.
