Facebook feeding frenzy over 'pathetic' shark story

By Jillian McHugh
Updated May 31 2013 - 7:09pm, first published April 24 2013 - 4:00am
Matthew Henderson developed a passion for sharks after learning to dive three years ago. Photo: Matthew Henderson
Matthew Henderson developed a passion for sharks after learning to dive three years ago. Photo: Matthew Henderson
Matthew Henderson said he'd received hundreds of messages of support since publicly criticising the news report. Photo: Facebook
Matthew Henderson said he'd received hundreds of messages of support since publicly criticising the news report. Photo: Facebook
Mr Henderson capturing images of a shark; he said they're put off from coming too close by his Shark Shield protection device. Photo: Matthew Henderson
Mr Henderson capturing images of a shark; he said they're put off from coming too close by his Shark Shield protection device. Photo: Matthew Henderson
"Its not a big deal, they’re there to do their thing. It's like snake, if you don’t touch it, it's not going to hurt you," Mr Henderson said. Photo: Matthew Henderson
"Its not a big deal, they’re there to do their thing. It's like snake, if you don’t touch it, it's not going to hurt you," Mr Henderson said. Photo: Matthew Henderson
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Thousands of people have bought into the debate about the treatment of sharks in WA, sparked by an angry Facebook post that attracted more than 23,000 "Likes".

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