Are there bull sharks in Lake Macquarie?

Are there bull sharks in Lake Macquarie?

A bull shark caught off Swansea at Lake Macquarie has stirred up a social media storm, with a photo of the enormous aquatic predator quickly gaining notoriety. The image, shared by Offshore Fishing NSW, shows the dead shark hanging after “being gut hooked and a huge fight”.

Do you get sharks in Lake Macquarie?

The attack is believed to be the first shark attack in Lake Macquarie in decades. Unit Commander for Lake Macquarie Marine Rescue Malcolm Druce has lived in the region since the 1970s and could not recall an attack. “This is the first time that I can remember a person being bitten by a shark in the lake,” he said.

Is there sharks in Port Macquarie?

It’s common knowledge sharks make their home in the Hastings River and there is no cause for concern about increased sightings, according to Port Macquarie fishing experts.

What type of sharks are in Lake Macquarie?

Nevertheless, the Newcastle Herald ran a spate of stories on bull sharks and great whites in Lake Macquarie from 2012 to 2015. “There are more bull sharks in the lake than I have ever seen,” sailor Chris Caldecoat said at the time.

Is there good fishing in Lake Macquarie?

It’s an extremely productive and popular fishery for locals and for visitors from other areas with plenty of holiday accommodation, caravan parks and camping grounds. Lake Macquarie is linked to the sea via Swansea Channel on the eastern side.

Is Wangi Wangi a good place to live?

A waterfront peninsular with many waterfront reserve and water view properties, Wangi has a village type atmosphere. A range of quality shops and Wangi Hotel, Sailing Club, Workers Club and the RSL, makes this area a great place to live.

Are there sharks in Newcastle Harbour?

Residents across multiple Newcastle suburbs along Throsby Creek have reported shark sightings in the creek in recent weeks. The sharks, likely bull shark, have been up to 3 metres long.

Is Lake Macquarie a lake or a lagoon?

Lake Macquarie, seaboard lagoon, New South Wales, Australia. It lies 60 miles (97 km) northeast of Sydney.

Are there bull sharks in the Shoalhaven River?

We decided to research shark sighting in the Shoalhaven River and have read several reported cases of sharks, mainly bull sharks, being spotted as far upriver as the Shoalhaven Zoo and Shoalhaven Ski Park. It has been said that the number of sighting has dropped off in the past couple of decades.

What is the best bait for Lake Macquarie?

The best baits at Lake Macquarie are live or frozen poddy mullet, yellowtail and fresh mullet strips. Bloodworms and tubeworms are also top baits that attract almost any of the estuary species. And, last but not least, fresh green weed is best for luderick.

Where can I find jewfish in Lake Macquarie?

The three places to look for jewfish in Lake Macquarie are in the vicinity of bait balls, in places where there are hard man-made structures such as sunken boats and around natural structures such as ledges or channels that are used by jewfish as transit lanes.

What does Wangi mean in Aboriginal?

The word Wangi is an Indigenous Australian word meaning water, tall green trees or owls – and the repetition of Wangi Wangi signifies abundance.

Whats it like to live in Wangi Wangi?

A waterfront peninsular with many waterfront reserve and water view properties, Wangi has a village type atmosphere. A range of quality shops and Wangi Hotel, Sailing Club, Workers Club and the RSL, makes this area a great place to live. A number of Sydney investors/weekenders have already discovered our secrets.

What beaches in NSW have shark nets?

Two shark nets trials were undertaken at five beach locations on the North Coast of NSW: Lennox Head, Sharpes Beach (Ballina), Shelly Beach (Ballina) Lighthouse Beach (Ballina) and Evans Head.