Shark control research

Data and Resources

• 2022 - 2023: Catch alert drumline trial report PDF

  Final report for the Queensland Shark Control Program catch alert drumline...

• 2022: Effectiveness of commercially available personal electronic shark deterrents on tiger sharks PDF

  This report details the effectiveness of commercially available personal...

• 2022: Fishers and fish waste behaviour change PDF

  A behaviour change project focusing on fishing and fish waste to understand...

• 2021: Boosting shark safety of tourists in the Whitsundays region PDF

  This behaviour change intervention research study designed to influence...

• 2021: SharkSmart drone trial - phase 1 evaluation PDF

  Evaluation of Phase 1 of the SharkSmart Drone Trial, detailing trial...

• 2021: SharkSmart drone trial - feedback summary PDF

  A summary of community feedback on using drones to spot sharks in Queensland,...

• 2021: SharkSmart drone trial - community sentiment report PDF

  The full report on community feedback on using drones to spot sharks in...

• 2021: Final report - prevalence and behaviour of sharks in Cid Harbour PDF

  This report details the results of five field trips in the Whitsundays...

• 2020: Selectivity of nets and drumlines used in the Queensland Shark Control Program PDF

  Analysis of catch in nets and drumlines at shark control program beaches in...

• 2020: Usage patterns, behaviours, and knowledge of shark safety amongst marine recreational users in the Whitsundays PDF

  The results of a project to explore the patterns of use, behaviour,...

• 2020: Data review for Queensland Shark Control Program regions and the Whitsundays PDF

  This report presents and analyses data for the 86 beaches across the 10 Shark...

• 2020: The scientific basis for global safety guidelines to reduce shark bite risks PDF

  A review of scientific literature about shark-human interactions, shark...

• 2019: Queensland Shark Control Program review of alternative approaches PDF

  The report prepared by Cardno details an assessment of a range of alternative...

• 2019: Progress report on prevalence and behaviour of sharks in Cid Harbour PDF

  The progress report provides details research results from the first three...

• 2018: Interim report on prevalence and behaviour of sharks in Cid Harbour PDF

  This report presents the results from the first field trip to Cid Harbour,...