The coastline of Australia is dotted with numerous shark nets intended to shield beachgoers from the ocean's apex predators. But, recently, the equipment has ensnared an altogether different species.

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Critics say the nets harm marine life and aren’t the best way to keep swimmers safe. Recent shark attacks have complicated a plan to remove some of them. By Yan Zhuang Yan Zhuang reported from Bondi ...