Remove The Nets

It is hard to believe in this day in age with all we know about sharks, including their dwindling numbers, their critical role in our ecosystem, and the small risk they pose to us, that the archaic process of shark culling through the installation of shark fishing nets still exists.

But in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, hundreds of harmless sharks, as well as turtles, dolphins and rays, still meet an untimely death every year by the 28 km of nets.

It could be said there was a time and place for nets. When they were installed in the 50’s and 60’s, the public knew little about sharks and the fear of attack was high, with shark populations far healthier than they are today.

Since then, while shark fishing has skyrocketed eliminating much of the world’s shark populations, the public has been educated on the environment and biodiversity conservation, the risk of incident, as well as the sharks’ true behaviors towards humans.

It is time for a change. It is time for the nets to be removed. Join our campaign.

Not convinced?Learn the truth about the Nets – and sharks.

emoving another casualty: a pregnant ragged-tooth shark.

In addition to signing the petition, there are many ways you can actively participate in our campaign. This website represents the first phase of the campaign. Please:

• Help us spread the word. Educate others and encourage them to get involved.
• Have all of your friends, family members and acquaintances sign the petition – and post it when you are blogging, facebooking, twittering, etc
• Continue to dispel the myths about sharks. Develop a voice.
• Partner together with us to join the campaign. Contact us for more information.
• Keep your eyes on the Sharks Board, and report back to us.

Want to do more? Volunteer your time. Get Involved.

1. If you are local in KZN, we are looking for campaign leaders for each of our beach installations. And we need volunteer beach monitors to record usage and administer surveys.
2. We need statisticians and market research specialists to assist with the analysis of data we are collecting.
3. Scientists, behavioralists and other marine experts are needed to participate in the identification and testing of other valid options to the nets.
4. We always can benefit from those with public relation, marketing and advertising skills to assist in our campaigns.
5. Got a background in technology – web development, databases and data analysis, social networking and other new media tools? Please contact us.

Contact Us:
e: admin@removethenets.com
p: +27 (0)72-903-0697