1.6m female grey nurse shark found with plastic ring around neck in NSW, Australia, likely not to survive.
A female grey nurse shark has been found with a plastic ring around its neck at a popular diving spot in NSW, Australia. Forster Dive Centre divers discovered the injured shark at Seal Rocks, sharing footage of the animal on social media. The shark appears to be 1.6 meters long and is likely not to survive due to the severe cuts caused by the plastic ring. The plastic ring is cutting into the shark's body, potentially causing nerve damage and hindering its ability to maneuver in the ocean.
April 07, 2024
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