What do you think about the reaction to the most recent fatal shark attack here in Australia? Do you believe it is justified that the shark is hunted down and killed?

I think it's completely fucked up. My heart goes out to the family of the victim, but surfers surf at their own risk and the shark should not be killed just for it's usual natural behavious and instincts... What does everyone else think?

What do you think about the reaction to the most recent fatal shark attack here in Australia? Do you believe it is justified that the shark is hunted down and killed?

I think it's completely fucked up. My heart goes out to the family of the victim, but surfers surf at their own risk and the shark should not be killed just for it's usual natural behavious and instincts... What does everyone else think?

there are always going to be shark attacks...and well, are we just gonna kill them all??

i dont agree with the killing of them...i reckon they should spend money fixing the nets and such so no1 gets killed from the sharks.

and yes they swim at there own risk...

but then you think...

what about dogs??? they attack humans...there put down..

humans attack humans...and they arent put down :rolleyes: they are locked up for a few years and then released back into the world.

i bad for the family tho

I can understand how the family feels the need for revenge, but I don't really see why they should hunt down and slaughter a beautiful and endangered species just because it is acting to its instincts. Besides, they have those new shark-repelling devices now.

I think the best thing that has come out of that whole story is the way that the other surfers immediately tried to help. Damn, one of them even went back out into the surf to try to bring the dude back. From what he said in an interview it was very gutsy of him to drag the body back in its state. :(

It's ridiculous. There was a list in The Advertiser on...Tuesday about the number of Shark attacks in Australia and how many of those have been fatal...625 total attacks, 187 of those were fatal.

*shakes head* Let the shark go. Maybe they could put as much time and energy into preventing...car crashes. Or something.

I feel sorry for the family of the guy whose life the shark took, but in all honesty you can't go and kill a shark that attacks a human, its in a shark's nature for crying out loud. Plus if they were to kill the shark, they couldn't be sure that the one they kill is the one that attacked the surfer and they'll only know once its dead. Anyone who surfs should be aware of what could happen whilst they are surfing anyway. They surf at their own risk.

Hmm I was thinking this earlier...

Dogs, when they attack and kill people are put down. So why should a shark be treated any differently?

i feel so sorry for that family.and even thought they dont want the shark to be killed, i think it should be for the safety of otehrs, because nothing is stopping it from doing it again..

I think it's because dogs are in constant human contact. Sharks are endangered and only kill/injure when humans are in their territory.
I don't agree with it because you never know how much the animal was provoked before attacking. Especially kids, they tend to really torment some animals.
I probably shouldn't comment considering I was feeling sorry for the dinosaurs when they were killed in 'Jurassic Park'. :o

it's just natural for a shark to attack. if someone came near your home you'd get narky too .

I think that at least one reason behind animals being put down after killing a human is because some of them get a taste for human blood which leads to more attacks by that animal. It's not unheard of for dogs to be put down if they kill a chicken etc.

I thought it was interesting that the family for the shark attack victim wanted the shark(s) spared. They got their wish too it seems since the authorities never located the shark(s) involved in the attack.

I personally think that the animal directly responsible should be re-located. IMO an animal should only be put down if it has gotten a taste for blood.

The problem with some wild animals is that those that are fed by humans on a regular basis or in contact with humans regularly can become agressive - to the point of attacking humans. Plus some animals (ie. dogs) don't see babies and children as being humans and they can become fair game if the animal is desparate.

Maybe they should put up some form of waterproof "wanted sign" to be posted to boat moors etc, so if anyone recognizes the shark responsible they can contact the correct authorities.. wonder if it was in a disguise. Even harder then. Sharks with fake moustaches and fake glasses with noses attached.

Let's get serious. It's a shark. It is in the only domain it knows.. not like the bastard can choose whether it lives in water or not. We step in and it's gonna get pissed off. If a shark could theoretically live on land and it was hangin round your backyard would you get all defensive? Hell yes. Case settled.

Anyone who gets in the water is at a risk. Anyone who doesn't get in the water is at risk. There's about a million ways to die on land too. Live with it.

are we talking Gracetown shark attack?

b/c i've been there lots of times, and it's a beautiful beach, I'm fairly certain i'd seen the surfer who was killed there before.
I can tell you now, everytime they enter the water, they know the risks involved, especially an experienced surfer like him.
If his family don't hold a grudge, we shouldn't either.

That town certainly has had it's tragedies though which is a shame because it really is a beautiful place :confused:

I've never understood how it's okay in someone people's minds to kill a shark for doing what sharks do sometimes, but have no problem with letting convicted murders and paedophiles get away with "suspended sentences".

it's a cruel sick world out there. imagine if we all could communicate with the animals . and we all spoke the same language . things would be alot different. ya think things would be alot different or ?

it's a cruel sick world out there. imagine if we all could communicate with the animals . and we all spoke the same language . things would be alot different. ya think things would be alot different or ?

I don't think so. It's not like being able to have a shark say "I'm going to eat you now" will change the outcome... only that you may have a head start to be able to swim away... But in other respects yeah it would be different and helpful.