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 and drumlines 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. And rather, replaced with zero-kill options as well as a public awareness and education program. Join us in our campaign.

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