Shark Survey - Listening to community esp. Surfers & Fishers

First name

Last name

Email

1. What is your postcode?

2. Which best describes you? Select all that apply.

Local resident

Surfer/ocean swimmer

Regular beach user

Diver

Boater/fisher

Parent or carer of children who use the water

Surf lifesaver

Member of a board rider club

Other

3. Which locations do you use most often? Select all that apply.

Ocean beaches

Pittwater waterways

Rock pools

Offshore waters

Other

4. How do you feel at the moment post the recent shark attacks?

5. Have you ever seen a shark in Northern Beaches waters? Select all that apply.

Yes - recently (last 12 months)

Yes - more than 12 months ago

No

6. (If yes) where and when did this occur?

7. Have the recent shark attacks increased your fear enough to change your regular use of the water?

8. How concerned are you about shark incidents?

9. How safe do you currently feel when using local beaches and waterways?

10. Which shark safety measures do you support? Select all that apply.

11. If you selected other above, please briefly provide more information

12. Do you use Shark Smart and/or the Dorsal Fin app? Select all that apply.

I use Shark Smart

I use Dorsal Fin

I don't use either

13. A Queensland study found drones detect 138% more sharks than their catch & kill method. If drones were used at the time you're in the water, would you feel safer?

14. Do you feel current shark warnings and information are

15. What do you think should be the top priority when it comes to managing sharks ?

16. Do you have local knowledge, observations, or patterns you think authorities should know about? (e.g. seasonal changes, locations, conditions)

17. Would you like to share a personal story or experience related to sharks on the Northern Beaches?

18. If you answered other to the question above, please provide a brief explanation

19. Please provide any other relevant comments you think are important for Jacqui Scruby to hear