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Critical netted shark barriers back in the ocean across Perth beaches as shark fears remain high

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  • Netted swimming enclosures are being installed at metropolitan Perth beaches as shark fears remain high after a string of fatal attacks.
  • A 170-metre barrier at Cottesloe Beach was completed on Wednesday and will stay until the end of April.
  • Council crews are preparing the Quinns Beach barrier to be operational by Friday, while the City of Fremantle expects to install the Bathers Beach enclosure later this month, depending on the weather.
Critical netted shark barriers back in the ocean across Perth beaches as shark fears remain high
Photo: The West Australian

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