Fisheries Minister Don Punch has announced a ban on shark fishing from the beach to 800m out to sea, as concerns over the safety of the activity build.

The news is particularly welcome by wildlife activists such as Lisa Hills, who has received multiple threats since speaking out in January.

Fisheries Minister Don Punch has announced a ban on shark fishing from the beach to 800m out to sea, as concerns over the safety of the activity build.
The news is particularly welcome by wildlife activists such as Lisa Hills, who has received multiple threats since speaking out in January.

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