They use of shark nets to protect us from sharks is highly controversial. Do they work, what do they do to marine life, are there alternatives, and why are sharks so political?  Join Natasha Mitchell and guests at the 2024 Ocean Lovers Festival for a robust interrogation of of an issue that ignites passions. Speakers Lawrence Chlebeck  Marine biologist and campaigner Humane Society International   Dr Chris Pepin-Neff  Senior Lecturer in Public Policy, University of Sydney  Author, Flaws: Shark Bites and Emotional Public Policymaking (2019)  Steven Pearce  Chief Executive Officer, Surf Life Saving NSW     Hannah Tait CEO, Action for Dolphins  Further information:  Australian UAV Service    NSW Shark meshing program  NSW Shark Management Strategy and Shark Program Review (2022)  Rebranding Sharks project  Australian Shark Incident Database  Yearly Worldwide “Shark Attack Summary” (Florida Museum)  Shark nets information (Action for Dolphins)