Western Australians are angry.
Their government has begun culling sharks.
Shark supporters rallied today at Cottesloe Beach.
And at #noWAsharkcull events across Australia.
WA Premier Colin Barnett is pushing ahead with the controversial cull despite overwhelming opposition.
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People are angry that the cull has begun despite marine biologists saying there is no scientific evidence it will reduce attacks.
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Mr Barnett appears to have few fans.
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Some would like to see the Premier removed from his natural environment.
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Surfers are against the cull.
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Dogs are against the cull.
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Basically everyone who spends time in the ocean is opposed to the slaughter.
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Worried about sharks ancient lineage being threatened.
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Because this is the most dangerous creature in the sea.
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And sharks need to be given the respect they deserve.
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There was a big #noWAsharkcull crowd in Melbourne.
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(Melbournites love sharks)
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Big crowds at Sydney's Manly Beach.
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And at The Entrance on the NSW Central Coast.
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The Gold Coast sent an SOS.
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Sydneysiders had fun with their protest signs.
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Everyone was united in their desire to Save Our Sharks.
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People of all ages demonstrated.
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And everywhere the sentiment was the same...
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People need to get their priorities right.
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Politicians should leave sharks alone.
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And the only thing to fear is fear itself.
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Marine biodiversity = important.
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Are sharks really are the biggest danger threatening Australians?
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Should coconuts be banned?
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The People Have Spoken!
Will WA's government listen? Sharks have rights too after all.
