Minister George reiterates commitment to striving for a balance between Shark Conservation and Bather Safety

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Date: 7th Jun, 2025 Source: Department of Environmental Affairs Country: South Africa Original Source

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On 07/06/2025, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment issued an update regarding Minister George reiterating commitment to striving for a balance between shark conservation and bather safety. The Department has taken substantial measures to reduce the environmental footprint of their bather protection programme, including a 70% reduction in net installations and the introduction of mixed gear that has reduced mortalities of sharks and other marine species by 64%.

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