by AlB | Feb 4, 2013 | Safety Efforts
The Queensland Government is warning people not to swim in canals, muddy river mouths or beaches with murky water, amid fears of an increase in bull shark activity. Torrential rainfall from ex-tropical cyclone Oswald has flushed debris and soil run-off into the water,...
by AlB | Feb 3, 2013 | Safety Efforts
Ministerial Media Statement Hon Liza Harvey MLA Minister for Police and Road Safety Saturday, 2 February 2013 Govt’s shark strategy making community safer SW helicopter patrols extended to March long weekend and Easter Latest shark sightings figures released...
by AlB | Feb 3, 2013 | Shark Attacks - Related Incidents
A teenage boy was bitten by a shark on the Pedro Cays yesterday. It is reported that the 18-year-old, who is from Spanish Town, in St Catherine, was bitten on the knee and has been hospitalised in serious but stable condition. Details of the shark-attack...
by AlB | Feb 3, 2013 | Shark Attacks - Related Incidents
Shark attacks teen at Pedro Cays A teenage boy was bitten by a shark on the Pedro Cays yesterday. It is reported that the 18-year-old, who is from Spanish Town, in St Catherine, was bitten on the knee and has been hospitalised in serious but stable condition. Details...
by AlB | Feb 3, 2013 | Safety Efforts
Lifeguards posted warning signs after a shark, said to be aggressive and feeding, was seen offshore of Nanakuli Beach Park this afternoon. A spokeswoman for the Ocean Safety Division said lifeguards confirmed the sighting of the 8-foot shark and advised...
