Fatal shark attack sparks culling debate in Queensland

A 39-year-old man died after being attacked by a suspected bull shark while spearfishing at a coral shoal in far north Queensland. The incident has reignited debate about shark culling, though researchers emphasise the need for more data on shark populations and species identification before management decisions can be made. Shark researcher Richard Fitzpatrick explains that bull sharks and pig eye sharks are often mistaken for one another, and that shark populations on the Great Barrier Reef have been recovering since marine park protections were expanded 30 years ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.