Ban Drumlines and Shark Nets — Protect Our Sharks and Our Oceans

Petition Summary:

Australia’s shark nets and drumlines are outdated, ineffective, and harmful. They kill innocent marine life, including endangered species, and they do NOT make beaches safer. We are calling on the Queensland and New South Wales governments to remove these lethal devices and replace them with modern, non‑harmful safety measures.

Why This Matters:

Shark nets and drumlines:

- kill sharks that pose no threat  

- trap dolphins, turtles, rays, and whales  

- give beachgoers a false sense of safety  

- do not prevent shark bites  

- cause unnecessary suffering to marine animals  

In Envoy: Shark Cull, we hear heartbreaking stories — including a man who lost his best friend at just 11 years old because of a drumline. His pain is real, and his message is clear: these devices don’t work, and they destroy lives — human and animal.

We need to listen to the people who actually use the beaches, not those whose job is to kill wildlife. Fishermen have a conflict of interest. Beachgoers, surfers, swimmers, and conservationists deserve a voice.

What We Want:

We call on the government to:

1. Remove all shark nets and drumlines from Australian beaches  

2. Replace them with modern, non‑lethal technologies, such as drone surveillance, SMART drumlines, tagging programs, and education  

3. Increase funding for shark conservation and research  

4. Protect all shark species, including shovel‑nose sharks, reef sharks, and other harmless species  

5. Listen to community voices, especially those affected by these outdated systems  

Our Oceans Deserve Better

Sharks are not monsters. They are vital to the health of our oceans. Without them, marine ecosystems collapse. We must protect them — not kill them.

By signing this petition, you are helping save countless marine animals and pushing Australia toward a safer, more compassionate future.

Let’s protect our precious sharks. Let’s protect our oceans. Let’s protect each other.