WA councils reject early shark barrier installations after fatal attack

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 12:55 · Archive

Councils across Western Australia will not accelerate shark barrier installations despite a recent fatal attack at Sorrento Beach.

Councils across Western Australia have announced they will not accelerate the installation of shark barriers following a recent fatal shark attack at Sorrento Beach. The City of Wanneroo specifically stated it has no plans to bring forward installation of its shark barrier at Quinns Beach by several weeks this summer, despite growing safety concerns raised by locals in the area.

No further details were provided by the councils regarding their decision or the timeline for the planned barrier installations.

How it is being reported

• Quinns Rocks Beach shark barrier won’t be installed early despite growing safety concerns from localsPerth Now · 1 Oct, 19:00
• No early installations for shark barriers on the cards for WA despite spate of activity and fatal attackPerth Now · 30 Sept, 10:52
• No early installations for shark barriers on the cards for WA despite spate of activity and fatal attackThe West Australian · 30 Sept, 10:52

In this story: Sorrento Beach · Quinns Beach · City of Wanneroo · Western Australia

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