I think tagging is great idea - knowledge is the key here. The more we know about the behaviour of all big sharks the better prepared we will be to prevent/limit future attacks.

As for killing the shark, that is a problem as how d you know which shark it was? I agree with the sentiments expressed previously by many on this forum - its the sharks' environment and we are the visitors - we need to adapt not them. No amount of killing sharks will bring back the victims.

What it all comes down to is a matter of probability - there are more people in the water these days so there are more encounters.

Just my two cents worth, with rounding value = 0

matpagan said...

hoop said...

You are joking arent you ? Tag every shark in the ocean and then if someone gets eaten it's the governments fault. Sharks are there. If you go into the ocean there is a small chance you will be eaten and a large chance you wont be ,simple as that. If you're too scared stay home.

Im with you on this one hoop

Hoop I can't read anywhere who said tag every shark in the ocean or the comment the government will be at fault.(please quote if someone has)

There's no need to try and mix peoples words to try add fuel to the flame.

I wrote that it would be proactive on a government departments part to tag dangerous sharks that lingers in the same coastal area straight after an attack. Other instances like when fisherman report frequent visits in the same area would be beneficial.

Tagging whites would definitely be a simple way to help us to have a better understanding and be able to notify people that they have moved into a certain area.

But whatever, it's not stopped me going in the water, I've told my family how I feel in case. I just wonder if there will be a certain amount of deaths before they take action.

I also love how the fisheries get on there and say "we have no data showing an increase in sharks" at the same time they don't tell you what data they actually do collect if any.

Anyway what about those poor dogs that got put down last year when that man jumped their fence. He survived, but they got put down for protecting their owners property. One word that comes to mind is Hypocrits

Quoting Chopper here ( ****ing Bang!)

Hahaha and now JJJ has launched " The War On Sharks'........

Mmuuahahaaaaaaaaaaaaa[}:)]


Could this possibly be because of a certain thread on a coastwatch website???

Of all the people who have been hit or eaten by a shark. I can guarantee one thing: if they had a knife or gun of sorts on them at the time they would have attempted to kill the shark.

They are always in the water and yes they like warmer waters. And when its warmer we like to cool down in the sea. Alot more eyes on the beach looking out of course a shark will be spotted. Alot more people in the water also creates noise and the smell in the water would get a sharks attention pretty quick too.

Imagine if a family member came onto the news that night and said that they want the shark killed just like the deceased would've wanted. Just wouldn't work would it!! And I dislike Rodney Fox for what he does with his shark tours now, what a clown!!