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Shark nets to stay after death

08/09/2025

A fatal attack on Sydney's northern beaches prompted a pause in planned trial removal of shark nets. Picture: Dean Lewins/ AAP

SYDNEY: A “super rare” fatal shark attack at a major metropolitan beach has added to questions around the efficacy of shark nets, pausing attempts to reduce their use. Mercury Psillakis, 57, was attacked and killed by a shark off Long Reef Beach on Sydney’s northern beaches on Saturday. Mr Psillakis had been alerting other surfers […]

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