"I'll never be swimming in there again," he said. ‘‘I’m not in favour [of shark nets or culling] and I actually think it’s a positive sign that the lake’s getting healthier. "When we went to check the pots, we saw one moving. Shark sightings in Lake Macquarie go back a long way, take a look. Online Discussion Terms & Conditions. With its vast shimmering lake, pick of pristine coastal beaches, swathes of unspoiled wilderness, and a cornucopia of quiet and cosy holiday towns – all just 90 minutes by road from Sydney, 40 minutes from Newcastle and 45 minutes from Maitland, Morpeth and the heart of the Hunter Valley’s wineries – there’s no shortage of things to do in Lake Macquarie … ‘‘It would be a positive result for the conservation of the wildlife.’’. He said he had caught the shark not too far from where a couple of kids swim. by Felix Dennis, on a beautiful, clear summer day in 1955, one beach along the shores of Lake Michigan was packed with people looking to cool off and enjoy the sunny day, and one of these was George Lawson, a boy from Chicago. They are able to survive in fresh and salt water. It also had an acoustic tag on the dorsel," the accompanying post said. A woman who witnessed the aftermath of a horror shark attack in Lake Macquarie has told of how the victim’s wife may have saved his life. Please note: All comments made or shown here are bound by the "We put the crab pots out in the morning and went for an hour's fish," Hayden told the Newcastle Herald. Hayden said he thinks they may have been stolen. Contact us (02) 4921 0111 Swansea Library Swansea Centre, 228 Pacific Highway Swansea NSW 2281 history@lakemac.nsw.gov.au Here are some things to do in Lake Macquarie, an area you should definitely consider visiting. Hayden estimated the shark was about two-and-a half to three metres long. New infrastructure, events and initiatives in and around Lake Macquarie are being explored as part of a new Lake Activation Strategy. Average water depth is 8 metres. Mr Nunn and Dr Pepperell both called for studies into the lake’s shark population, with a cost-friendly tagging program the preferred option. They are opportunistic feeders that eat bony fish, smaller sharks, carrion, mammals, birds and even garbage. Your ad blocker may be preventing you from “You would have to be pretty unlucky.” This is not the first time a shark has been spotted in the lake. Some believe the end of commercial fishing in 2002 is the reason for increased shark sightings. Others say improved management of the lake is a big factor. Shane Lee was boating on the waters of Lake Macquari in New South Wales on August 14 when he spotted a shark. "We thought 'this is crazy'. Nowadays it’s all about the great whites. Experts, meanwhile, are still trying to work out exactly what type of shark bit him. Mr Nunn said it was ‘‘farcical’’ that people were denying an increase of sharks in the lake. It was just surreal. "When we went to check the pots, we saw one moving. ‘‘There are certain sectors of the community that don’t like to admit it because they don’t want people killing sharks,’’ he said. Photographs of the shark have been circulating  on social media. A juvenile Great White Shark!. An elderly man has been left fighting for life after being attacked by a shark at Lake Macquarie in New South Wales during an evening swim. THE appearance of a  2.4-metre bull shark in Lake Macquarie has raised fears that an attack could be imminent as sightings of the  creatures increase. 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There’s also bull sharks lurking about. The pair hail from Western Sydney, but have fished regularly in that spot for the past five or so years. The Newcastle Herald was told yesterday the beast was caught by a fisherman near Dora Creek but was unable to confirm the location.  Sightings of sharks such as hammerheads and whalers are not uncommon in Lake Macquarie yet there has been an increase in reports of the more dangerous bull sharks entering through the Swansea Channel. Contact us. It was just surreal. "We tried again and again and when we finally got it up we were stunned." Onlookers say the shark was almost two metres long. The shark that found its way into a ... - Port Macquarie, NSW Several different species of sharks have been spotted in Lake Macquarie before. THE appearance of a  2.4-metre bull shark in Lake Macquarie has raised fears that an attack could be imminent as sightings of the  creatures increase. In January this year surfer Glen ‘‘Lenny’’ Folkard was attacked by a bull shark at Redhead beach and was lucky to escape with his life. Pictured: A rescue helicopter arrives on the scene He said he had witnessed an increase in shark sightings since the 2002 ban on commercial fishing. Phone 02 4921 0333 Email council@lakemac.nsw.gov.au. They are considered one of the species most dangerous to humans. ‘‘I just think there should be an awareness that they’re out there because complacency often causes the problems.’’ Mr Nunn and Dr Pepperell both called for studies into the lake’s shark population, with a cost-friendly tagging program the preferred option. "We put the crab pots out in the morning and went for an hour's fish," Hayden told the Newcastle Herald. ‘‘It looked like it had eaten some serious fish life. ABN: 81 065 027 868 126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW 2284. The strategy, currently under development and seeking community input, will guide how Lake Macquarie City Council manages, enhances and promotes the lake, its foreshore and supporting infrastructure. ‘‘It would be a positive result for the conservation of the wildlife.’’ In January this year surfer Glen ‘‘Lenny’’ Folkard was attacked by a bull shark at Redhead beach and was lucky to escape with his life. They are highly aggressive and known to attack humans. Photographs of the shark have been circulating  on social media. ‘‘Shark numbers may have increased due to the ban on commercial fishing in the lake,’’ he said. Hayden estimated the shark was about two-and-a half to three metres long. ", https://players.brightcove.net/3879528182001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6193663926001, Port Macquarie News' trusted source for property, Shane Lee from Toukley captured footage of a hammerhead in the lake in 2017, Revealed: Who should get COVID-19 vaccine first, A white strawberry which tastes a bit like pineapple? ‘‘It looked like it had eaten some serious fish life. Nevertheless, the Newcastle Herald ran a spate of stories on bull sharks and great whites in Lake Macquarie from 2012 to 2015. He believes there is no reason for concern and said shark numbers in Lake Macquarie may even have decreased. Then, as the man starts patting the water, the shark … Before Saturday's incident, the last reported shark attack in Lake Macquarie was thought to be on October 14, 1946 in Swan Bay at Marks Point, when a swimmer was bitten on the leg. But after all the craziness with the shark, Hayden said they only managed to catch one single crab and when they went back the next day to retrieve the other crab traps they were all gone. Released unharmed. /images/transform/v1/resize/frm/storypad-36mDshx2U2dAuMR3XyjpW6R/55b9f11e-241c-4788-a103-d5dc6b958c4e.jpg/w1200_h678_fcrop.jpg, Newcastle Herald's trusted source for property, Final step to Tokyo: Jets trio to push Olyroos claims at camp in Spain, 'She was just such a wonderful human being' - tributes to Vera Deacon, NSW government rejects $3.7m beach wall plan, Accused's highlighted maps, scrawled notes, Nats square up with Scone in by-election race, Squires proving key for Magic: WPL weekly wrap. Swimmer, 58, attacked by shark during an evening swim at Lake Macquarie. "We tried again and again and when we finally got it up we were stunned.". Dr Bucher said white sharks did not normally live in estuaries, but there had been a number of sightings of big white sharks in Lake Macquarie in recent years. We'd always heard about great whites in there, but we'd never seen one.". Shark video shows Lake Macquarie great white taking flight By Dan Proudman Updated September 18, 2015 — 12.08am first published September 17, 2015 — 6.16am LANGUAGE WARNING The video has attracted 700 comments and been shared more than 460 times since it was posted on Sunday. ‘‘No one has been bitten in many years, even considering the increased recreational use of these waters over the past 20 years,’’ he said. The video footage shows the shark in the shallows of the lake before it heads past the jetty, out to deeper water. Erin Lyons NCA NewsWire January 25, 2021 6:35am They are opportunistic feeders that eat bony fish, smaller sharks, carrion, mammals, birds and even garbage.  Source: Shark Research Institute. The pair took turns recording videos of the shark, which had an acoustic tag on its dorsal fin. Back in the day, it was a rare thing to hear about shark sightings in Lake Macquarie. In July 2013, a man and his grandson spotted what may have been a great white shark in Lake Macquarie, Australia's largest coastal saltwater lake, … ‘‘I just think there should be an awareness that they’re out there because complacency often causes the problems.’’. A massive bull shark pulled from the water at Lake Macquarie, north of Sydney, has caused a social media storm. Facts about bull sharks  Male bull sharks reach sizes up to 2.9 metres while females grow to 3.2 metres. Male bull sharks reach sizes up to 2.9 metres while females grow to 3.2 metres. The pair took turns recording videos of the shark, which had an acoustic tag on its dorsal fin. Local number for Wyee residents 02 4357 1999 Telephone Interpreting Service 131 450 National Relay Service 133 677. "We thought 'this is crazy'. The entrance to the Lake is approx. Mr Nunn and Dr Pepperell both called for studies into the lake’s shark population, with a cost-friendly tagging program the preferred option. They are able to survive in fresh and salt water. "After about the fifth pull up it ended up breaking free and made it away safely," Hayden said. Hayden and Brendan shared their recorded encounter with fishing blog Trapman Bermagui, which boasts 72,000 followers on Facebook. Records are imperfect, but they show the last shark attack in the area occurred 80 years ago. A New South Wales man has filmed a 3.5m great white shark swimming up to his family's boat in Lake Macquarie, and fears the predator will attack if it is not relocated from the popular waterway. by NBN NEWS | NBN News-News, Sport & Weather The last thing the two mates expected to see in their crab trap was a great white shark. ‘‘One Saturday morning I had a gentleman walk in who had a couple of photos of an eight-foot bull shark,’’ Mr Nunn said. Hayden said he thinks they may have been stolen. Experiences include: Shallow encounters – stay dry and simply wade into the shallow for feeding and petting the animals. ‘‘One Saturday morning I had a gentleman walk in who had a couple of photos of an eight-foot bull shark,’’ Mr Nunn said. Sharks nets at Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast kill hundreds of marine animals. Thanks for sharing boys. Lake Macquarie is a Recreational Fishing Haven located on the Central Coast near Newcastle, about an hour’s drive north of Sydney. Independent marine biologist Julian Pepperell said it wasn’t surprising that a bull shark was found in Lake Macquarie as they are able to transition between fresh and salt water.
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