http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-07/more-great-white-sharks-possible-off-wa-coast-with-marine-parks/7913774

Interesting article, how they know the population could increase when they don't know how many there are after a 4 year study has me stumped.

Also of concern is the Marine park plan rearing its ugly head again, pretty sure public opposition shut down these plans when Gillard was in.  

'The current network of Commonwealth marine parks was introduced by the Gillard Government.

A new Commonwealth marine reserve is currently being planned at Two Rocks in Perth's north.

If it goes ahead, the reserve would restrict fishing operations across a large section of Perth's north metropolitan beaches.

The Federal Environment Department said the planned Two Rocks marine reserve covered an important foraging area for the threatened soft-plumaged petrel, Australian sea lion, migratory roseate tern, bridled tern, Caspian tern, wedge-tailed shearwater and common noddy'

My question is how is fishing from the beach affecting these species to the point where restrictions or closures need to be implemented.  Reminds me of the reasoning for the Perth Canyon park to protect the blue pygmy whale - who is fishing for them?!

Bryan