FISHERIES experts believe a white pointer shark at least five metres long was responsible for carving off huge chunks of flesh from this three-metre-plus white pointer, which was caught on a drum line off North Stradbroke Island last week.

The bite marks had the distinctive triangular shape indicate it must have been another white pointer.

Fisheries Minister Tim Mulherin the government would continue its shark control program despite calls for an end to the shark nets that protect the state's beaches.

"When I saw these pictures it re-enforced to me that we have a shark control program for a reason and that is to protect beach goers.

"Some critics say we should remove nets during whale migration season - but in Queensland people swim all year round.

"The current peak migration season covers the September school holidays in Queensland and also the start of the surf lifesaving season - both of which increase beach visitations," Mr Mulherin said.

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