With non-target species such as turtles, rays and dolphins being ensnared, conservation groups renew calls to ‘ditch the nets’
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Almost 90% of marine animals caught in shark nets off New South Wales beaches over the past year were non-target species such as turtles, rays and dolphins, according to new data published by the state government.
Marine conservation groups say release of the annual data comes at a critical time as the Minns government weighs up whether to continue with the deterrence strategy.
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