Animal attacks
‘Hats off to the first-aiders’: Woman endures marathon rescue after shark attack off Qld coast
The 57-year-old was snorkelling 200km out from Mackay when she was bitten on the calf. Thankfully, those around her knew what to do.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
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Gold Coast
‘Experienced’ Dreamworld handler attacked while walking tiger
A Dreamworld employee mauled on Monday morning while walking a tiger has been described as one of the theme park’s more experienced handlers.
- by Cameron Atfield
Four-year-old girl flown to hospital following dingo attack on K’gari
The girl was with a fishing group when she was grabbed around the chest area, causing lacerations, bruising and a puncture wound.
- by Courtney Kruk
Dolphin attacks spoil summer along stretch of Japanese beaches
One man told local media that he was swimming close to the shore when a dolphin bit his arm and tried to force itself on top of him, almost pushing him underwater.
- by Hisako Ueno and Yan Zhuang
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There are too many crocs in Australia. Time to unleash the hunters
Other countries successfully manage safari-style hunting of dangerous animals such as crocodiles. Why not Australia?
- by Brad Emery
When crocodiles attack: Why people become prey
Crocodiles were almost wiped out but have rebounded since protections were introduced in the 1970s. How common are crocodile attacks and how many people are killed?
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Animals
Crocodile attack victim identified as ‘incredible’ doctor, father of three
David Hogbin was on a camping trip with his family when he fell into a river. His wife says he saved her life in his final moments.
- by Jessica McSweeney
Crocodile shot dead after NSW man taken during fishing trip
The man, who was travelling with his wife and children, was fishing from a river bank known for crocodile spotting when he was pulled under the water, police were told.
- by Jessica McSweeney, Nick Newling and Riley Walter
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Wildlife
‘Not doing what they should’: Shark nets a threat to critically endangered species
The state government has installed nets to deter sharks at Sydney beaches since 1937 and will do so again next month. But there is growing doubt about their effectiveness.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Teenager dies in suspected crocodile attack on island in Torres Strait
A teenager has died after a suspected crocodile attack on an island in the Torres Strait.
- by Savannah Meacham and Laine Clark
Ram shot by New Zealand police after killing elderly couple
The pair were found dead in a paddock by a relative who had gone to check on them.
- by Rachel Moore and Caroline Williams
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