Is further investment in shark management in New South Wales worthwhile? Surfer views on coastal public health issues

CONCLUSIONS: Findings indicate surfers are more supportive of investment in ocean cleanliness and drowning prevention measures, as compared to shark mitigation.IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH: Ocean users in general face a significantly greater risk (48 times) of drowning than shark bites. Given the relative public health burden of the two issues, is the significant financial investment in shark mitigation worth it?PMID:38413291 | DOI:10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100116
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research