Mike Psillakis urges lethal shark control measures after Sydney attacks
Mike Psillakis, brother of shark attack victim Mercury, called for lethal shark control after recent attacks in Sydney. He advocates for techniques used in Reunion Island, where 30 attacks occurred between 2011 and 2019, prompting lethal measures that led to zero attacks since 2019. Premier Chris Minns is considering a bull shark population count amid rising safety concerns.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 19:20 UTC
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