The author is a surfer and a biologist. She reacts to the word of the famous surfer Kelly Slater, who call for a cull of sharks in La Réunion. She understand his reaction following the death of a surfer who was bitten by a shark, but she considers that nonlethal methods must prevail for sharks. In fact, for her, the culling cannot address the long-term issues.

According to what is known about shark populations in La Réunion, an effective culling cannot be put in place because sharks are not residents of the island’s shores, but have a seasonal occurrence. It is necessary to foster the research for a better understanding of the situation, and the education to minimize the risk.