Tag: Sharks
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MARCIA LURES BULL SHARKS TO BEACHES
It’s no secret there are plenty of bull sharks in Gold Coast canals, but new research has revealed they’re on the move. They’re being lured close to beaches by a stretch of nutrient-rich water, following Tropical Cyclone Marcia.
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IDEA FOR SHARK FEEDING OFF GOLD COAST BEACHES
A new tourism venture could see a shark feeding program started 10 kilometres off our shores. While some experts say it’s a no brainer, others disagree.
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WASHED UP WHALE CARCASS CAUSES SHARKS TO CIRCLE
An unpleasant sight for beachgoers at the Spit today, with the 20-metre carcass of a whale washed up on the shore. Believed to have been dead a few days, parts of it had been savaged by sharks. The cause of the whale’s death isn’t clear. “Could be many things, maybe even old age. It’s a…
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WESTS REMAIN UNDEFEATED AFTER 11 ROUNDS IN THE REAL NRL
In the Real NRL Wests have beaten Port Stephens 46-10 to finish round 11. The defending champions didn’t look like themselves early on. Midway through the first half, a Brad Murray kick was re-gathered, before a try to Mark Farrah steadied the ship. A few minutes later, Murray did it all himself, to double the…
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HUNT FOR SHARK KILLERS
Police are on the hunt for some shark killers, after two critically-endangered grey nurse sharks were found dead off Port Stephens. Both had been shot in the head, in an attack that’s frustrated marine experts.
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SHARKS WIN IN GOLDEN POINT AS KNIGHTS DROP THE BALL AT HOME
Wayne Bennett’s side is cursing the one that got away, as Newcastle lost its first home game this season.
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BIG SECOND HALF GETS WESTS HOME OVER SHARKS IN REAL NRL
Wests have produced a stunning second half to blitz Port Stephens 42-12 in the Real NRL. The Rosellas opened the scoring as Justin Smith went over untouched. Smith was involved again a few minutes later, setting up Jermaine Ale. When Mark Farrar and Jake Finn combined, Wests were in control. The Sharks provided some resistance…
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SOUTHS BEAT SHARKS TO STAY UNDEFEATED IN REAL NRL
NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE Round 2 KURRI 14 – LAKES 12 SOUTHS 32 – PORT STEPHENS 16 To Newcastle Rugby League and Kurri has bounced back, from a first round loss to beat Lakes by two, while Souths have made it two wins from two, beating Port Stephens 32-16. The Sharks went close to opening the…