The Unsettling Allure of Deterrence: A Look at Drum Lines in the Wake of Tragedy The deployment of drum lines off the coast of Sorrento, Western Australia, has raised questions about the effectiveness and ethics of shark control measures.
On one hand, it's tempting to view these deterrents as a straightforward solution to the problem of shark attacks.
However, closer examination reveals a complex web of assumptions and uncertainties that underpin this approach.