Swim With Caution
Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin has warned swimmers to be aware of sharks with the arrival of warmer weather.
“With the weather warming up and school holidays underway, people are not the only ones becoming more active in Queensland’s waterways,” Mr Mulherin said.
“The warmer and wetter weather means Queensland’s shark activity is also on the rise.
“People need to remember that sharks are a natural part of the marine environment and when we enter the water we are entering their domain,” Mr Mulherin said.
“People should avoid swimming near river mouths, in canals, artificial lakes and waterways, particularly early in the morning, evening and at night.
The Minister in particular warned about the dangers posed by bull whaler sharks and while you may look at the waters in Hervey Bay and think that they look to tranquil to hide anything as nasty as a shark bull whalers are often caught in the waters around the end of Urangan Pier.
