We have successfully brought attention to the numbers of marine animals; sharks, rays, turtles, dolphins and whales caught and killed by these programs for decades.

Since 2017, we have campaigned effectively in Northern New South Wales where the government implemented an extremely unnecessary trial of shark nets. Community attitudes have changed thanks largely due to the images and footage we have been able to release to the public, which has maintained pressure for change.

Sea Shepherd is known for fighting tirelessly for whales, dolphins, tuna and seals, but we've also silently taken on the battle for sharks – an animal few understand is worth fighting for.