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Tracking Great Whites By Satellite

Posted by timothy on from the better-fate-than-a-man-o'-war dept.

e-gold points to this article about tracking Great White sharks by satellite, writing: "Interesting, I'm glad the impulse isn't just to kill them anymore, it's nice to see something is out there that still considers people as nothing more than a small meal, IMO it puts things into perspective. Besides, life isn't a risk-free proposition, even if they track some of the sharks they're unlikely to track them all." In fact, the article says that Australian law carries fines and jail time for killing Great Whites -- even in self-defense.

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  1. Two years in jail? by crcerror · · Score: 3, Informative

    Hmmm... that's a tough one: I get attacked by a shark and I get to choose between two years in jail with my cellmate Bubba or being eaten alive.

    [sarcasm]I love my choices![/sarcasm] That doesn't seem fair at all. I mean, I don't know about Austrailian law so mabye someone can tell me but if you're attacked on the street by someone, you can defend yourself with equal force and not face legal problems right? What's the difference between that and me killing an animal intending to make me a before dinner snack?

  2. Job Opportunity! by martyb · · Score: 4, Funny

    Tired of the boring same-old same-old? Looking for some excitement? Well look no more, we've got the job for you!

    We're looking for motivated individuals to attach satellite transmitters to Great White Sharks. The number of people killed by Great Whites has been increasing, and we need YOU to help us track their whereabouts! Please note: "Under a 1997 federal law anybody caught killing one, even during an attack, faces fines of up to £20,000 or two years in jail."