scuba_katt
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Sorry for long post but this was in the Sydney Morning Herald today:
"Sharks caught after swimmer killed in attack
Three large bull sharks have been caught in a Gold Coast lake where an 84-year-old man was killed in a shark attack yesterday.
The sharks, measuring 2.2, 2.1 and 1.6 metres, were found early today in a net set across Burleigh Lake after police asked the Department of Primary Industries to help find the killer shark.
The body of Bob Purcell, a former Commonwealth Games bowler, was discovered by kayakers after he disappeared on his regular morning swim.
Mr Purcell had suffered severe leg wounds.
The acting manager of Queensland's shark control program, Tony Ham, said the attack on Mr Purcell was consistent with a bull shark measuring more than two metres.
The stomach contents of the caught sharks would be examined today to determine whether any of the three was responsible for the attack.
Mr Ham said there were hundreds of bull sharks in Gold Coast canals.
In addition to the 125 metre long net, six baited hooks have also been placed in Burleigh Lake.
Gold Coast residents have been urged not to swim in the city's canal, lake and river systems."
Whilst I regret this man's death and wish his family didn't have to lose him, I find it disturbing that they've killed at least 3 sharks - and maybe more according to the newsflash I just saw on TV.
Does anyone know if this sort of attack ever results in catching and relocating the sharks? I don't know much about the procedures following shark attacks but is it a necessary requirement to attempt to find the culprit & kill it to locate any remains of the victim?
"Sharks caught after swimmer killed in attack
Three large bull sharks have been caught in a Gold Coast lake where an 84-year-old man was killed in a shark attack yesterday.
The sharks, measuring 2.2, 2.1 and 1.6 metres, were found early today in a net set across Burleigh Lake after police asked the Department of Primary Industries to help find the killer shark.
The body of Bob Purcell, a former Commonwealth Games bowler, was discovered by kayakers after he disappeared on his regular morning swim.
Mr Purcell had suffered severe leg wounds.
The acting manager of Queensland's shark control program, Tony Ham, said the attack on Mr Purcell was consistent with a bull shark measuring more than two metres.
The stomach contents of the caught sharks would be examined today to determine whether any of the three was responsible for the attack.
Mr Ham said there were hundreds of bull sharks in Gold Coast canals.
In addition to the 125 metre long net, six baited hooks have also been placed in Burleigh Lake.
Gold Coast residents have been urged not to swim in the city's canal, lake and river systems."
Whilst I regret this man's death and wish his family didn't have to lose him, I find it disturbing that they've killed at least 3 sharks - and maybe more according to the newsflash I just saw on TV.
Does anyone know if this sort of attack ever results in catching and relocating the sharks? I don't know much about the procedures following shark attacks but is it a necessary requirement to attempt to find the culprit & kill it to locate any remains of the victim?