Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01506:reg:2013:p12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01506
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2013 (pt 12/32)
Character Range: 41786–51506

reported annually.                DSEWPaC and state governments.

Action  Description                                                                                                                                                          Priority  Performance Criteria                                                     Jurisdiction                                                                            Indicative cost
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3.4     Work with recreational fishing associations to ensure they continue to provide information on the protection of white sharks to their members (Link to Action 9.2).  2            * White shark educational material provided to recreational fishers   Australian and state governments, recreational fishing groups and conservation groups.
                                                                                                                                                                                            and published in recreational
                                                                                                                                                                                            fishing media.

    9.1.4 Objective 4: Where practicable, minimise the impact of shark control activities on the white shark.
Action  Description                                                                                                                                                                                  Priority  Performance Criteria                                                                                                                                                                                                  Jurisdiction                                                      Indicative cost
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4.1     Shark control programs to continue to report catches annually to the New South Wales and Queensland state governments.                                                                       1            * Ongoing collection and                                                                                                                                                                                           DSEWPaC, New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland (Qld) governments.  Core government business
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    assessment of catch data.

4.2     Maintain the current review processes                                                                                                                                                        1            * Levels of white shark mortality/interaction during shark control activities are quantified.                                                                                                                      State governments.                                                Core government business
        (by the NSW and Qld governments) of the effect of shark control programs on the                                                                                                                           * In areas where there is regular mortality/interaction with white sharks during shark control activities, seasonal trends and post release mortality have been monitored.
        white shark.                                                                                                                                                                                              * Options that may facilitate a reduction in white shark captures at locations where there is regular interaction/mortality of white sharks during shark control activities are identified.
           * Ensure similar review of any new shark control programs put in place during the life of this recovery plan.
4.3     Where feasible and practical, undertake biological recording and sampling of white sharks caught in shark control programs (Link to Action 4.1).                                             2            * Protocols for shark control program contractors modified to require, where feasible and practical, retention and delivery to governments and research agencies of white sharks killed in beach safety programs.  NSW and Qld governments.
4.4     Develop a tagging program, where appropriate (including genetic sampling, where possible) for white sharks caught in shark control programs, in conjunction with new and existing programs.  2            * Tagging program developed                                                                                                                                                                                        State governments and research agencies.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    where possible/appropriate.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  * Released sharks tagged,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and genetic sample retained
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    where possible.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  * Post-release mortality of released sharks monitored.
4.5     Continue to evaluate alternatives to beach meshing/drumlining, including the use of                                                                                                          3            * Alternatives are evaluated and implemented if effective.                                                                                                                                                         State governments and research agencies.
        non-lethal methods or alternative strategies.                                                                                                                                                             * The use of beach meshing nets and drumlines to decline as alternatives are developed.

    9.1.5 Objective 5: Investigate and manage (and where necessary reduce) the impact of tourism on the white shark.
Action  Description                                                                                                         Priority  Performance Criteria                                                                                 Jurisdiction                                                                  Indicative cost
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5.1     Investigate the impact of