The risk of shark attacks in the Whitsundays will be tackled with research, a ban on swimming and education, but not drumlines.

The Queensland government has announced a five-point plan to improve safety following a roundtable meeting with tourism operators and researchers in Airlie Beach on Friday.

The Queensland government has announced a five-point plan following a shark roundtable held in Airlie Beach on Friday. Credit:AFR

It came after the death of 33-year-old Victorian doctor Daniel Christidis in Cid Harbour on Monday, and two shark maulings 24 hours apart in September at the same location.

The five point plan will include: