28th Feb 2016 3:00 PM Mr Dowling said it had been 30 years since a death had occurred from a shark attack in Victoria. EARLIER: Torquay Beach has been closed after reports of a hammerhead shark sighting near the Hervey Bay Surf Life Saving Club. Surf life savers closed the beach at Torquay after a sighting of a hammerhead shark. News The frontrunners for an expanded travel bubble have been revealed by the Prime Minister, but he says Queensland will miss out until one key factor changes. Speaking to the Age Sergeant Frank Cernjavis said, "It was approximately 10 to 12 feet (3 metres) in length.". Victoria's popular Torquay, Jan Juc beaches temporarily closed after shark sighting Updated January 10, 2017 13:49:02 Photo: Beaches at Torquay and Jan Juc were closed following a shark sighting. A 2.5 metre shark was spotted at Jan Juc, directly in front of the surf life saving clubhouse, at 10.24am. NMA experts said all characteristics of the animal suggested it was an orca (Orcinus orca). Like other dolphins and whales, orcas are air-breathing and may feed on a diet of fish, seals, squid and even seabirds. It happened on a boat tour at around 9am yesterday. Sarah Cameron was walking along Jan Juc beach when she heard the shark alarm sound.
The ballot draw – which determines the order in which candidates’ names will appear – took place this afternoon. Orcas are common off the coast of Scotland and the Orkney and Shetland islands, but there was one record off Plymouth about four years ago. On a 'Seabirds & Cetaceans of Lyme Bay' boat tour, guests were treated to a "once in a lifetime encounter with a Common Thresher Shark.". News Sorry we couldn't find a match for that, please try again, Join the conversation, you are commenting as, More shops deemed high-risk, hint at restrictions to ease, Claims new homes plan threatens neighbours, frogs, The Voice singer has election sign stolen. Social networks will have just 24 hours to remove vile, menacing messages against Australians under a $39 million scheme to protect users from harm. Young Queensland workers are losing jobs twice as fast as middle-aged employees... News Both Jan Juc and Torquay were reopened to swimmers about two hours later. The shark was spotted off the beach at 3.57pm. To join the conversation, please log in. 5:03 PM, Beach-goers urged to be vigilant after shark sighting in Bay, Home & Away star's life support turned off, Sunken trawler survivor reunites with family, Domino's pizza staff member has gun pulled on him, Woman in critical condition after Wondunna Crash, Ray Revill says he was attacked during a road rage incident, Barnaby Joyce announces funding boost for struggling farmers. That night, a woman walking her dogs along St Kilda beach stumbled upon a shark that had washed ashore. Earlier this month beachgoers were encouraged to be ‘shark smart’ this summer, following a high number of sightings earlier this year. Send in your message and we will share it. You can unsubscribe at any time. His suspicions were solidified when he saw the news of the recent Devon sighting. Join the conversation, you are commenting as, More shops deemed high-risk, hint at restrictions to ease, Claims new homes plan threatens neighbours, frogs, The Voice singer has election sign stolen. Don't have an account? Mr Horan has urged beach goers to be vigilant in the water. Surf Life Saving Queensland tweeted news of the closure at about 2.30pm on Sunday afternoon. | Updated: A huge Orca was seen in the water in Torquay this morning - just a few days after leaping Thresher Sharks and another Orca - commonly known as a Killer Whale - were spotted.
TORQUAY beach has been reopened after dozens of swimmers and surfers were forced to evacuate when a 3m shark was spotted lurking in the waters earlier this morning. “The beach isn’t patrolled this time of year so it’s very hard to manage the closure of the beach. UPDATE 5PM: LIFE savers have closed Torquay beach for the day after a hammerhead shark was seen about 50m offshore. A hammerhead shark has been spotted off in the water. Jan Jac and Torquay beaches were closed on Tuesday after a shark sighting.Credit:Courtesy of Seven News. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. “This shark has been cruising up and down the coast since Monday,” Mr Horan said. Invalid postcode. Crews conducted patrols in the inflatable rescue boat and saw the shark once again. Fairhaven beach, between Lorne and Anglesea, was closed following the most recent shark sighting on Tuesday afternoon. Eileen, Neil’s mother, submitted the footage to the NMA where it was picked up by curator James Wright. The sighting was made at approximately 8:20am at Cosy Corner, near Point Danger and Voss’ Beach. The decision was made to close the beach for the day. Community page for Torquay and Surrounding areas. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout.
A second sighting of a tiger shark was recorded at Tooan Tooan Creek. You can find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out “We don’t want to cause any hysteria either. This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. The shark was first spotted about 2pm and the beach was closed. A thrilling video shows the moment an off-duty police officer pulled a boy from the water after a shark was spotted just metres away. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. He said he saw a black sea creature completely breach the water, instantly pinpointing an Orca having seem them during his whale tours in Vancouver. Consumer expert Martyn James explains all, Robin Williams' son Zak marries girlfriend Olivia June on Mental Health Day, The mental health advocate lost his dad to depression in 2014 but was surrounded by close family and friends after deciding on a Covid-safe outdoor wedding on a day of great importance.
It is the fourth shark sighting in a week, according to Torquay Surf Life Saving Facilities Manager Damien Horan.
Mr Horan triggered the warning siren when he … These are amazing marine predators. “The height of the dorsal fin is what really stood out but sadly the encounter was over almost before we have chance to really think about what we might have just witnessed.”. Jan Jac and Torquay beaches were closed on Tuesday after a shark sighting. Several surfers spotted the shark about 50m offshore at Fairhaven about 7.45am on Sunday, according to the Dorsal Watch shark sighting tracker. www.7plus.com.au/news #7News This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. “While there is no evidence that shark numbers are increasing, Victoria’s human population is growing each year and more people are using the coastline to relax and recreate,” he said. UPDATE 3.45PM: Torquay Beach has been closed, reopened and then closed again after two shark sightings on Sunday afternoon. Torquay back beach is expected to be reopened early this afternoon. “I wouldn’t be going surfing again today. The record number - boosted by warmer waters and bait schools swimming close to shore - shut down numerous beaches. Dylan Nacass, 23, was surfing at Bells Beach in Torquay, ... who raised when he saw the shark’s fin. Today's Water Polo Queensland Premier League in Sunshine Coast waters has come to a close. A shark, spotted off the Victorian coast.Credit:Courtesy of Seven News. Around 70 beach goers, including group of adults and teenagers learning to surf, fled to safety when the shark alarm sounded at around 11.30am, forcing the evacuation of the water and closure of the beach. Inflatable rescue boats are conducting patrols in the area. The shark was first spotted about 2pm and the beach was closed. Another sighting last week saw a Thresher Shark leap from the water at Berry Head.
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