A school of bull sharks has been sighted swimming in the Manning River near the Bight Bridge in Wingham.
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MidCoast Council has issued the warning to Wingham residents and suggests that “if you’re looking to beat the heat, the pool is a safer option today.”
“We don’t have any further information at this stage but will provide an update if anything more comes to hand.”
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The bull shark is dangerous, according to the NSW Department of Primary Industries.
“It is a dangerous shark due to its aggressive nature, powerful jaws, broad diet, abundance, and its habitat preference for shallow, murky inshore waters.
“Adults can range from 2 to 3.5 metres in length and up to 230 kg in weight. Bull sharks will eat almost anything including fish, other sharks and rays, turtles, birds, molluscs, crustaceans and dolphins. The teeth are triangular, saw-edged and very sharp. The belly is usually off-white, the top surface grey and the eyes small.
“Bull shark distribution extends south to Sydney during the warmer summer months. It is the only widely distributed shark that penetrates far into fresh water for extended periods where it sometimes breeds.”