Two humpback whales rescued from shark nets off the coast of Queensland - video

Two whales that became entangled in shark nets in Queensland have been freed after being stuck for several hours. The two humpbacks were found on Tuesday at Kirra beach on the Gold Coast and Marcoola beach on the Sunshine Coast where shark nets intersect with a major whale migration pathway. Dr Leonardo Guida, a shark specialist at the Australian Marine Conservation Society, said entanglements happened every year like 'clockwork' and could cause major physiological trauma for the whales even if they were freed. He called for the complete removal of shark nets, which he said harmed marine life without actually making anyone saferTwo whale rescues in one day prompt fresh call for removal of shark nets in Queensland Continue reading...